On 3 Jun 2003 12:05:40 -0700, (ROBERT
O'REILLY) wrote:

thanks to all who replied. i have a roll of 2x4 fence mesh. will that
work? should i wrap the mesh with plastic or visqueine to hold in the
soil? also, will sweet potatoes grow this way?

No. Sweet potatoes will NOT grow that way.

Here's a webpage on how to grow sweet potatoes:

http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/ai...n/sweetpot.htm

Note that it says: "Plant sweet potato transplants in rows
3 feet apart with 8 inches between plants in the row."

Pat