Georgia Jet Sweet Potato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Georgia Jet Sweet Potato is a warm-season vining plant valued for its vigorous growth habit and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. It is well suited to vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and edible landscapes. This plant thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, producing attractive storage roots during the warm growing season. Its lush trailing vines and ornamental foliage add visual interest while contributing to productive garden harvests.

Features

• Vigorous and fast-growing sweet potato variety
• Produces attractive storage roots
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and raised beds
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Thrives in warm growing conditions
• Suitable for containers and edible landscapes
• Produces lush trailing foliage

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas
• Common Name (US): Sweet Potato
• Seed Type / Variety: Georgia Jet Variety
• Growth Habit: Warm-season trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• Planting Season: Spring, Early Summer
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: April-June
• Sowing Season Months: April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 24-29°C (75-85°F); maintain warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 inches tall, 36-72 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart in rows 36-48 inches apart