Potato tips (sweet potato leaves) contain carotene, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and essential amino acids.

Per 100 grams of fresh sweet potato leaves contain:

Protein 2.28 grams, 0.2 grams of fat, 4.1 grams of sugar, minerals potassium 16 milligrams,

Iron 2.3 milligrams, 34 milligrams of phosphorus, 6.42 milligrams of carotenoids, vitamin C0.32 milligrams.

Effects and functions of sweet potato leaves

Detoxification: rich in chlorophyll, can "purify the blood", help detoxification.

Improve immunity: Containing antioxidants 5-10 times higher than normal vegetables, it can improve immunity and "prevent colds".

Preventing anemia: A daily intake of 30g of sweet potato leaves can replenish the body's one-day requirement of iron and vitamins A, C, and E.

Preventing high blood pressure: Rich in potassium, it helps in the control of blood pressure and prevention of hypertension.

Improve constipation: Rich in dietary fiber, can promote gastrointestinal motility, preventing constipation and hemorrhoids.

Anti-cancer: rich in polyphenols, can prevent cell cancer.

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Expanded Information

Balcony of sweet potato leaves Cuttings planting

1, select branches

Take cuttings from sturdy branches of about 15 to 20 centimeters. Choose branches with side buds, which are more favorable to the growth of the value plant.

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2, pulling out the leaves

Pulling out the excess leaves of the sweet potato leaves (leaving only a few young leaves on top), then cuttings can be taken. can be) and then cuttings, can avoid water loss.

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3, angled cuttings

The branches will be inserted diagonally into the soil at a depth of about 3 nodes of the length of the node, slightly Angled cuttings, favorable root development.

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4, pay attention to the spacing

To plant cuttings at the width of the fist of an adult spacing, cuttings After watering, if the weather is hot, move to the shade or a shaded area to facilitate the growth of roots.

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5, growth

After the cuttings were taken for about 10 days, the sweet potato leaves have grown roots, and the side shoots have started to grow new leaves, the growth is very rapid.

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Organic fertilizer will be applied about two weeks after the cuttings are taken, and after that, fertilizer will be applied once every harvest. When the cuttings about 30 to 40 days after the cuttings can be harvested one after another.

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