Heart & Blood Vessels: Your Coronary Arteries. The heart receives its own supply of blood from the coronary arteries. Two major coronary arteries branch off from the aorta near the point where the aorta and the left ventricle meet. These arteries and their branches supply all parts of the heart muscle with blood.
Mound the soil into a raised rows to a height of 8 to 12 inches and 6 to 8 inches wide, spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. This provides loose soil for the formation of tubers and promotes healthy growth. Plant sweet potato slips 10 to 12 inches apart and firm the soil down with your hands to secure the plant. Water thoroughly to moisten the mound of soil. Keep soil evenly moist until new growth appears. Mulch with organic matter to conserve moisture and prevent weeds.
If you choose to cut your seed potatoes into smaller pieces, cut them two days prior to planting. This allows the cuts to callus or heal over slightly. This prevents soil-borne diseases from infecting your potato crop. Plant your whole or cut seed potatoes two to three inches deep in the soil.Rows of potatoes should be about three feet apart and the potatoes within the row should be planted twelve inches apart. If your potato crop suffered from scab disease in the past, move your potatoes to a different section of the garden.his prevents soil-borne diseases from infecting your potato crop. Plant your whole or cut seed potatoes two to three inches deep in the soil. Rows of potatoes should be about three feet apart and the potatoes within the row should be planted twelve inches apart.