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Sweet Potato Paradise Manihi - Ipomoea batatas

Ipomoea batatas Paradise Manihi
Sweet Potato, Yam

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A stunning new variety that combines visual delight with sensory pleasure. This lovely sweet potato displays magnificent palmate maple-like foliage in a dark bronze colour, which will make a statement in flower beds and hanging baskets. Its orange tubers reveal delicious and slightly sweet orange flesh. They can be cooked just like regular potatoes. 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.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time April to June
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Description

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.

 

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.

 

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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Harvest

Harvest time September to November
Type of vegetable Root vegetable
Vegetable colour orange
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour
Flavour Sugary
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour bronze
Product reference897101

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Planting and care

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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Cultivation

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time April to June

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light, rich.
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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