- From Ground: First, water the sweet potato vine plant to dampen the soil. Then, dig a wide trench around the plant using a shovel or spade, ensuring the plant's root ball remains intact. Carefully work the spade under the root ball to lift the plant from its original location.
- From Pot: Water the sweet potato vine plant before removing it from its pot. Hold the pot with two hands, covering the base of the plant with one hand and the upside-down pot with the other hand. Gently tap the pot's edge on a solid surface or press firmly around the pot to loosen the roots and soil from the edges. Slowly tip the plant and soil out of the pot, supporting the root ball tightly with your hand.
- From Seedling Tray: Gently water the sweet potato vine seedlings to moisten the soil in the tray. Use a small trowel or your fingers to carefully loosen the soil around each seedling. Grasp the seedling by its leaves, not the stem, and gently lift it out of its cell, tapping the bottom of the cell if necessary to help the plant slide out.
