Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Roots
Sweet Potato growing guide
Tropical vine producing nutritious, sweet tubers. Extremely heat tolerant. Grown from 'slips' (rooted stem cuttings). Very productive in warm climates.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-21 daysGermination
90-150 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5-6.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Dec - Apr |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Dec - Mar |
| Temperate | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Mar |
| Cool | Nov - Dec | Nov - Dec | Feb - Mar |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Dec - Mar |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Sweet Potato should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Sweet Potato after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Many roots are delicious raw when thinly sliced, grated, or cut into crunchy sticks.
Cooked
Roast, bake, boil, mash, steam, pickle, or add to soups and tray bakes.
Store / preserve
Pickle, ferment, cellar-store, or roast and freeze depending on the crop.
Try: Raw crunch, Roasted tray, Quick pickle, Soup or mash.
Good companions
Corn, Beans, Marigold
Avoid near
Squash
Growing note
Cure harvested tubers in warm, dry conditions for 10 days to improve flavour and skin.
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