Sweet Potato White
Sweet Potato
Gourmet Gardener
Specifications
Variety:
Sweet Potato White
Botanical Name:
Ipomoea batatas
Position:
Full sun
Height:
Scrambling vine
Spacing:
25-30cm
Harvest:
When the leaves turn yellow.
Growing Tip:
Plant in soil with good drainage and liquid fertilise regularly. Protect from frost. Pot Growing Tip - 30cm in diameter is a good size pot. For best results we recommend using a quality Australian Standards potting mix.
In Season
Product Description
Sweet Potato White is a tasty root vegetable with red skin and white flesh, that is rich in antioxidants, vitamin B and C and folate. Growing times can vary depending on the temperature. Harvest when the leaves turn yellow. Young leaves can be used in the same way as spinach.
