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Patate douce Paradise Manihi en mini-motte - Ipomoea batatas
Patate douce Paradise Manihi en mini-motte - Ipomoea batatas
Patate douce Paradise Manihi en mini-motte - Ipomoea batatas
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Ipomoea batatas Paradise 'Manihi' is part of a new unique series called "Paradise", combining ornamental foliage with edible tuber production. It is the result of extensive research conducted at Louisiana State University (LSU), a specialist in sweet potato hybridisation. Five new varieties have been created, including  'Manihi', which has beautiful maple-like bronze palmate leaves with dark reflections, and produces edible tubers with orange flesh. This stunning plant has a lush semi-trailing habit. It is perfect for decorating patios and balconies. Plant the plugs from April to June, after the last frosts. It works well in open ground, under cover, or in a pot, depending on the climate. Harvesting takes place from September to November.
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Reaching only about 20cm (8in) tall, this perennial plant can spread up to 1.5m (5ft) wide in the ground with its long trailing stems. When grown in a pot, it will form a more modest clump, approximately 80cm (32in) wide. It belongs to the Convolvulaceae family and the Ipomoea genus. 'Manihi' has highly decorative foliage but does not flower. It produces elongated tubers covered with pale orange to greyish skin, which protects the firm orange flesh that is high in starch and sugars. This exotic plant requires warmth and water to thrive. It can be planted in the ground in regions with hot summers. In cooler regions, grow it under cover or in pots.
On the balcony or terrace, 'Manihi' sweet potato can be used in floral compositions, in containers, flower beds, or hanging baskets. Pair it with blue lobelias and a bright pink geranium, for example. It will create unique annual ground cover and border plants, forming a lace-like backdrop for taller perennials. The foliage looks its best when the plant is partially shaded in the afternoon.
In terms of cooking, sweet potatoes can be prepared like regular potatoes (mashed, gratins, soups, sautéed, etc.). Their sweet taste also makes them suitable for use in desserts such as cakes, pies, and 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. Cut the foliage just before harvesting. Gently dig up 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 frosts.
Storage: sweet potatoes can be stored like regular potatoes. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from light.
Gardening tip: although the plant provides ground cover, mulch the soil to keep it moist and reduce weed growth, especially at the beginning of cultivation.
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Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.
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Sweet potato cultivation requires average temperatures above 20°C (68°F), ideally around 25°C (77°F). Sweet potatoes can be planted directly in the ground if summers are warm, with regular watering. For cooler regions, grow in a greenhouse (heated if necessary) or a container.
Grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
In the ground and in a greenhouse
Transplanting in the ground in sunny regions takes place around mid-May, when the risk of frost is eliminated and the soil is sufficiently warmed.
Sweet potatoes thrive in most types of soil, with a preference for loose, slightly sandy, well-drained, and fertile soil. Choose a very sunny location. Prepare a large planting area as sweet potatoes develop long creeping vines. Apply well-rotted compost in the previous autumn. Loosen the soil deeply. Space the rows 90cm (35in) apart. Mound up the soil along the entire row to form a 15cm (6in) high ridge. Flatten the top and position the young plants every 30cm (12in). Hill up the plants when the vines are well developed. Water very regularly. In our regions, sweet potatoes are grown as annuals. Beware of attacks from voles and wireworms.
In a container
Transplant into pots with a diameter of at least 30cm (12in), filled with a mix of compost and garden soil. Place the pots in full sun. Water regularly. Hill up the plants by adding compost. This will result in a beautiful plant. A small harvest will be possible in the same autumn, although it will be limited.
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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 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).
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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.