Beauregard Sweet Potato
Quick grow facts
Sun
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What it is
Sweetpotato is a vigorous-growing, annual ground cover or vine in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) and is native to Mexico, Central America and northern South America. Its name is often misspelled as “Sweet Potato.” It is only distantly related to potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), which is in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. (Species-level info for Ipomoea batatas; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Edible leaves, tuberous roots, and stems. Sweet potatoes are a popular vegetable.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles some wet spells; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
No serious problems, though fungus can become an issue. Some cultivars have shown excellent resistance to phytophthora fungus.
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