Root Convolvulaceae

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

A dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family.

Sweet Potato
Time to Harvest 110 days
Characteristics
Root Crop Warm Season Summer

Growth Lifecycle

Sowing Day 0
Sprout 7-14d
Harvest 90-110d

Care Instructions

Sunlight & Climate

Requires Full Sun.

24°C - 30°C Frost Risk: Medium
Watering

Regular (Moderate amount).

Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry.
Planting Specs
  • Spacing 30 cm
  • Sowing Depth 1 cm
  • Sprout Time 7-14 d
Nutrition Plan

Requires Every 2 Weeks feeding.

Preferred NPK: 5-10-10

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