Ipomoea batatas 'Evangeline'
Ipomoea batatas 'Evangeline'
Ipomoea batatas 'Evangeline'
Ipomoea batatas Evangeline
Sweet potato, Kumara
Very nice little plants, very vigorous. I didn't intend to order any, but at this price, it would have been a shame not to test them and compare them with my home-grown plants of a different variety. The wait until November is going to be long :)
muriel, 23/04/2022
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Description
The Evangeline Sweet Potato is a variety with orange skin and bright orange flesh, very sweet. The sweet potato is a root vegetable native to South America. Its elongated tuber can be cooked like a potato with a slightly sweet taste. The plant's foliage is very decorative. The plug plants of this variety can be planted from April to June, after the last frost, in open ground, under cover or in pots, depending on the climate. Harvesting can be done from September to November.
Only about twenty centimetres tall, this perennial plant can spread over several metres wide thanks to its long creeping stems. Belonging to the Convolvulaceae family and the genus Ipomoea, it has very decorative foliage. Some varieties have been selected for their foliage and can be grown in the garden as ornamental plants, such as Ipomoea Illusion Midnight Lace or Ipomoea Sweet Heart Purple.
Vegetable varieties produce elongated tubers with flesh colours like white, yellow, orange, or purple. This exotic plant needs warmth and water to grow. It can be planted in open ground in regions with hot summers. In cooler areas, opt for cultivation under cover or in pots.
In terms of cooking, the sweet potato can be prepared like a regular potato (mashed, gratins...). Its sweet taste also allows it to be used in desserts such as cakes, pies, or jams. The edible leaves can be consumed like spinach. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin B6, and minerals (copper and manganese).
Harvesting: Sweet potatoes are short-day plants. Tuber formation begins in September-October when the foliage turns yellow. Just before harvesting, cut the foliage. Gently lift the tubers with a garden fork, taking care not to damage them. Let them dry in the sun for a few hours. Harvesting should be completed before the first frost.
Storage: Sweet potatoes can be stored like regular potatoes. Store them in a cool, dry place away from light.
Gardener's tip: Although the plant is ground-covering, mulch the soil to maintain moisture and reduce weed growth, especially at the beginning of the growing season.
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To grow sweet potatoes successfully, it is necessary to maintain an average temperature above 20°C (68°F), with an ideal temperature of around 25°C (77°F). The sweet potatoes can be planted in the ground if the summers are warm. However, it is better to grow them in a sheltered environment in cooler regions, which can be heated if necessary or in pots.
Initially, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or 8- 13cm (3- 5in) diameter buckets filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright location. Regularly water them.
In the ground and in a shelter:
When transplanting sweet potatoes in sunny areas, it is best to wait until mid-May when the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Sweet potatoes can grow well in most soil types but prefer loose, slightly sandy, well-drained, and fertile soil. Choose a sunny location and prepare a large area, as sweet potatoes will develop long creeping vines. In the previous autumn, add well-rotted compost and loosen the soil deeply. Leave 90 cm (35in) of space between rows and form a 15 cm (6in) high ridge along the entire row. Flatten the top and plant the sweet potato plants every 30 cm (12in). When the stems are well-developed, mound them up. Water the plants regularly. In our regions, sweet potatoes are grown as annuals.
In pots: To grow healthy plants, transplant them into pots at least 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter. Fill the pots with compost and garden soil, and place them in a spot with plenty of sunlight. Don't forget to water them regularly. As the plants grow, add more compost to mound up the stems. With this method, you can expect a beautiful plant and even a small harvest in the same autumn, although it may not be very substantial.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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