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Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas 'Covington'

Sweet Potato shoots and young leaves are edible and are considered a tasty vegetable in many parts of the world. In addition, the fast-growing, beautiful vines make an effective ground cover, especially in perennial locations. Yields very large tubers.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Bloom Time:

Harvest early summer to fall

Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.