Organic Sweet Potato Bonita - Ipomoea batatas
Organic Sweet Potato Bonita - Ipomoea batatas
Ipomoea batatas Bonita
Sweet Potato, Yam
Received plants in small plugs. Struggled in the pot, had a hard time settling in the ground, but after 1 month, they're doing well. Not harvested yet. Looking forward to tasting them.
Marie , 07/10/2024
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We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Description
The Organic Bonita Sweet Potato is an early and productive variety that produces large tubers, with a pinkish-purple skin covering a white flesh. Its tuber can be cooked like a potato, and in this 'Bonita' selection, it is particularly tasty when prepared as fries. Young sweet potato plants can be planted from April to June, after the last frost, in open ground, under shelter, or in pots, depending on the climate. Harvesting can be done from September to November.
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The sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas in Latin, is a root vegetable native to South America. Standing at only about twenty centimeters tall, this perennial plant can spread over several meters wide thanks to its long creeping stems. Belonging to the Convolvulaceae family and the genus Ipomoea, it has a very decorative foliage. Some varieties have been selected for their foliage and can be used as ornamental plants in the garden, such as the Illusion Midnight Lace or the Sweet Heart Purple Ipomoea.
Vegetable varieties produce elongated tubers with flesh colors ranging from white, yellow, orange to purple. This exotic plant needs heat and water to grow. It can be planted in open ground in regions with hot summers, with careful watering. In cooler regions, opt for cultivation under shelter or in pots.
In terms of cooking, sweet potatoes can be prepared in the same way as potatoes (mashed, gratins, fries, chips, soups, etc.). Their sweet taste also makes them suitable for use 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 such as copper and manganese.
Harvesting: Sweet potatoes are short-day plants. Tubers start forming in September-October, when the foliage turns yellow. Just before harvesting, cut the foliage. Gently lift the tubers with a fork, being careful 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. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from light.
Gardener's tip: Although the plant provides good ground cover, mulch the soil to keep it moist and reduce weed growth, especially at the beginning of the cultivation.
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Growing sweet potatoes requires average temperatures above 20°C (68°F), ideally around 25°C (77°F). Sweet potatoes can be planted directly in the ground if the summers are warm, with regular watering. For cooler regions, prefer growing them under cover (heated if necessary) or in pots.
First, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in) diameter buckets filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
In the ground and under cover:
Transplanting in the ground in sunny regions takes place around mid-May, once the risk of frost has passed and the soil is sufficiently warmed up.
Sweet potatoes thrive in most soil types, with a preference for loose, slightly sandy, well-drained, and rich soil. Choose a very sunny spot. Prepare a large planting area as sweet potatoes will develop long creeping stems. Add well-rotted compost in the previous autumn. Loosen the soil deeply. Space the rows 90 cm (35in) apart. Mound up the soil along the entire row to form a 15 cm (6in) high ridge. Flatten the top and plant the obtained young plants every 30 cm (12in). Mound up the stems when they have developed well. Water very regularly. In our regions, sweet potatoes are grown as annuals.
In pots: transplant the plants into pots with a diameter of at least 30 cm (12in), filled with a mix of compost and garden soil. Place the pots in full sun. Water regularly. Mound up the stems by adding compost. This will result in a beautiful plant, and a small harvest will be possible in the same autumn, although it will be low.
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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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