Sweet Potato Seeds – Mixed
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Estimated Delivery:Oct 21 - Oct 25
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Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a warm-season crop known for its vigorous vines and nutrient-rich tubers. This mixed variety offers a range of colors and flavors, making it a great choice for home gardeners who want diversity in their harvest. These seeds produce plants that thrive in sunny conditions and well-drained soil, providing a generous yield of sweet, starchy roots ideal for baking, roasting, or mashing.
Features and Specifications:
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Plant Type: Root vegetable, warm-season perennial grown as annual
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Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
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Variety: Mixed Sweet Potato
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Growth Habit: Spreading vine with heart-shaped leaves
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Maturity: 90–120 days from planting to harvest
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Growing Season: Spring to early autumn
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (annual in cooler zones)
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Sowing Months:
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Zones 9–11: February–August
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Zones 7–8: April–July
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Zones 5–6: May–June
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Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loose sandy or loamy soil with pH 5.8–6.5
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Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during growth
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Temperature: Optimal growth at 75–95°F (24–35°C)
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Uses: Suitable for home gardens, containers, and vegetable patches
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Harvest Period: Late summer to fall