How do you tell a vining sweet potato from a bush sweet potato?

Vining sweet potatoes typically have long, sprawling stems that can spread out over a large area, often rooting at nodes along the way. In contrast, bush sweet potatoes have a more compact growth habit with shorter, upright stems. Additionally, vining varieties usually produce more extensive foliage, while bush varieties tend to have denser, bushier growth. Observing the growth pattern and stem length can help distinguish between the two types.