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What is a sweet potato? Even though sweet potatoes originated from Central and South America (the same as potatoes), they are not related to potatoes. Sweet potatoes belong to the bindweed or morning glory family. Let's do a deep dive into all things about how to grow sweet potatoes. How To Grow Sweet Potatoes - Fun Facts This tropical crop needs at least four months of warm weather and warm soil, but they are drought- and heat-tolerant and have few pests or diseases. Compare a sweet potato vine’s foliage and flowers to those of morning glory and you’ll see the family resemblance. Sweet potatoes are not yams, which are related to grasses and lilies. They’re also not related to regular white potatoes, which belong to the nightshade family, versus the morning glory family. As mentioned above, potatoes’ edible portion is a true tuber, while sweet potatoes produce tuberous roots.They were used in folk remedies to treat asthma, night blindness, and diarrhea. Recommended Varieties The fastest-growing