Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato leaves) contains carotene, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and essential amino acids.

every 1 grams of fresh sweet potato leaves contains:

2.28g of protein, .2g of fat, 4.1g of sugar, 16mg of mineral potassium, 2.3mg of

iron, 34mg of phosphorus, 6.42mg of carotene and .32mg of vitamin C.

Efficacy and function of sweet potato leaves

Detoxification: It is rich in chlorophyll, which can "purify blood" and help to detoxify.

Improve immunity: It contains antioxidants 5-1 times higher than ordinary vegetables, which can improve immunity and "prevent colds".

prevention of anemia: taking 3g of sweet potato leaves every day can supplement the iron and vitamins A, C and E needed by human body every day.

prevention of hypertension: it is rich in potassium, which helps to control blood pressure and prevent hypertension.

Improve constipation: Rich dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.

Anti-cancer: It is rich in polyphenols and can prevent cell canceration.

Extended information

Balcony cutting planting of sweet potato leaves

1. Selecting branches

Take strong branches of about 15-2 cm for cutting. Selecting branches with lateral buds is more conducive to the growth of value plants.

2. Pull out the leaves

Pull out the extra leaves of sweet potato leaves (only a few tender leaves at the top can be left) and then cut, which can avoid water loss.

3. Oblique cutting

Cutting branches obliquely into the soil with a depth of about 3 nodes and a slight oblique angle is beneficial to the development of roots.

4. Pay attention to the spacing

Plant cuttings at the width of an adult's fist, and water them after cutting. If the weather is hot, move them to a shady place or a shady place to help them grow roots.

5. Growth

About 1 days after cutting, the sweet potato leaves have taken root, and the lateral buds have begun to grow new leaves, which grow very rapidly.

organic fertilizer should be applied about two weeks after cutting, and then topdressing should be done every harvest. It can be harvested after about 3~4 days after cutting.

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