Sweet Potatoes
Georgia Jet Sweet Potatoes
XP602
80-90 days. In our trials Georgia Jet has been the earliest to mature, especially without the aid of row covers or plastic mulches. Beautiful emerald green vines. The skin is dusky rose, and the flesh is deep orange. Meaty and sweet, it is excellent for baking.
We sell sweet potato plants, known as slips, 12 per bunch. They are shipped Priority Mail directly from the growing fields, usually between mid-April and early June. We try to time their arrival with your growing season.
Only available to the contiguous US. Sorry, not available to CA, AK, HI, or Canada.
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"Ipomoea batatas: Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A. Although sweet potatoes and yams look alike, the yam is from a subtropical shrub that is native to Africa, while the sweet potato is from the American morning glory family.
CULTURE: Sweet potatoes should be planted in the garden when the weather has stabilized in late spring to early summer. When they arrive, if the soil temperature is at least 55°F, plant the slips directly in the garden. If the soil temperature is less than 55°F, plant the slips in 4 inch pots and grow them in a warm location. At planting time, select an area in the garden that receives full sun and has well drained soil. Rototill or fork in a 2 inch thick layer of compost and plenty of bone meal. In shorter-seasoned areas, a raised bed covered with black plastic makes the best planting environment. Plant the slips in a 12-20 inch deep trench and ‘hill up’ the soil as the plants grow, being sure to keep at least 12 inches of the plant foliage exposed above the soil surface. Plants should be spaced from 16-18 inches apart. This method will greatly increase your yield. Avoid disturbing the roots with foot traffic or deep cultivation. Water thoroughly about every 7–10 days.
DISEASES AND INSECTS: Not much of a problem in cooler climates. Contact your local county extension agent with specific questions.
HARVEST: After the weather cools in the fall, carefully loosen the soil around the roots. To cure, brush off the soil and place the sweet potatoes in a warm dry area for 8–10 days. After curing, handle carefully and store them at 50–60°F.
We sell sweet potato plants, known as slips, 12 per bunch. They are shipped Priority Mail directly from the growing fields, usually between mid April and early June. We try to time their arrival with your growing season. Only available to the contiguous US. Sorry, not available to California."
CULTURE: Sweet potatoes should be planted in the garden when the weather has stabilized in late spring to early summer. When they arrive, if the soil temperature is at least 55°F, plant the slips directly in the garden. If the soil temperature is less than 55°F, plant the slips in 4 inch pots and grow them in a warm location. At planting time, select an area in the garden that receives full sun and has well drained soil. Rototill or fork in a 2 inch thick layer of compost and plenty of bone meal. In shorter-seasoned areas, a raised bed covered with black plastic makes the best planting environment. Plant the slips in a 12-20 inch deep trench and ‘hill up’ the soil as the plants grow, being sure to keep at least 12 inches of the plant foliage exposed above the soil surface. Plants should be spaced from 16-18 inches apart. This method will greatly increase your yield. Avoid disturbing the roots with foot traffic or deep cultivation. Water thoroughly about every 7–10 days.
DISEASES AND INSECTS: Not much of a problem in cooler climates. Contact your local county extension agent with specific questions.
HARVEST: After the weather cools in the fall, carefully loosen the soil around the roots. To cure, brush off the soil and place the sweet potatoes in a warm dry area for 8–10 days. After curing, handle carefully and store them at 50–60°F.
We sell sweet potato plants, known as slips, 12 per bunch. They are shipped Priority Mail directly from the growing fields, usually between mid April and early June. We try to time their arrival with your growing season. Only available to the contiguous US. Sorry, not available to California."
