Jewel Sweet Potato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Jewel sweet potato is a warm-season vining plant that develops trailing stems and underground tuberous roots during the growing season. It thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. The plant adapts well to garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation where consistent warmth and moderate moisture support vigorous vine growth and healthy root development.

Features

• Warm-season vining plant with trailing growth habit
• Produces underground tuberous roots during the season
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Performs best in loose, fertile soil
• Adapts well to garden beds and raised beds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas
• Common Name (US): Sweet Potato
• Seed Type / Variety: Root vegetable plant seed
• Growth Habit: Trailing perennial vine grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to June
  • Mild regions: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 3 weeks in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 1 to 3 meters or more
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart