Key Points You can grow sweet potatoes indoors, provided you choose the right varieties. Sweet potatoes are a popular plant for vegetable gardens, but you don't need to have outdoor space to grow them. Planting sweet potatoes indoors even has some distinct advantages over growing them outside. Here are a few sweet potato varieties that experts recommend planting indoors:Vardaman : A bush-type sweet potato, Vardaman is more compact and does well in containers. Care RequirementsWeather isn't a factor when growing sweet potatoes indoors, but there are a few unique, indoor-only care requirements that you should be aware of.