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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.

1) Before planting set your seed potatoes in a warm location (between 60 and 70 degrees F.) in full sun such as on a kitchen window sill, for one to two weeks. This will induce sprouting.
2) One day before planting, take a sharp, clean knife and cut the potato into planting pieces. Each piece should be approximately 1 ½ - 2 inch square, and must contain at least 1 or 2 eyes. (Eyes can be identified as the indentations or dimples on a potato) Small potatoes with a minimal amount of eyes may be planted whole.
3) Allow seeds to dry and form a callous over their cuts.

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Bloom Time:

Harvest early summer to fall

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Hardiness Zone:

8-10 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun

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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.