How to grow sweet potato (shakarkand) for high tuber yield and proper vine management?

Sweet potato is grown from healthy vine cuttings of about 20 to 30 cm planted on ridges or raised beds, which gives loose soil for tuber development and good drainage. Plant cuttings at a slant with a few nodes buried, keep the field weed free early, and apply balanced nutrition with not too much nitrogen, since excess nitrogen gives lush vines but few tubers. Periodically lift or turn the vines so they do not root at every node and divert energy from the main tubers. Tubers are usually ready in about 100 to 130 days when the leaves start to yellow; harvest carefully to avoid bruising. Confirm variety, spacing and nutrient dose with your KVK or Soil Health Card.