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| Identification |
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Genus
Ipomoea
Species
batatas
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet potato
Family
CONVOLVULACEAE
Specimen number
S9245
Data source
UnVeg p309
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 23
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ipomoea batatas likes full sun to partial shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is sweet and starchy. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Ipomoea batatas include: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. For even more, see the full list of nutritional values. Sweet potato is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
1' 6"
Row spacing
3'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
late summer to early fall
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Edible parts
Tubers
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
sweet and starchy
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 1' 6" spacing when grown in quantity. Space rows about 3' apart. It requires warm days for good production. The best harvesting period is late summer to early fall. Propagation of Ipomoea batatas can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ipomoea batatas is a perennial.
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