Sweet Potato 'Jewel'

Ipomoeabatatas

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
batatas (bat-TAT-as)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kissimmee, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Brunswick, Missouri

Talihina, Oklahoma

San Marcos, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

Jewel has been one of better cultivars for me. Good yield of baking size roots with moist orange flesh. Plants are vigorous and roots mor...Read More

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