Giant Sweet Potato Seeds (Ipomoea batatas) are an easy-to-grow, warm-season root vegetable ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable patches. These Non-GMO seeds produce large, sweet, and nutrient-rich tubers perfect for roasting, baking, and cooking.
The plants have vigorous vining growth, spreading along the ground with heart-shaped leaves, producing a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Sweet potatoes thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, making them a favorite for gardeners seeking high-yield, healthy root crops.
Ideal for gardeners looking for a productive and flavorful sweet potato variety for home cultivation.
Features
- Produces large, sweet, and nutritious tubers
- Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with strong germination
- Ideal for home gardens, vegetable patches, and raised beds
- Vigorous vining growth with high-yield potential
- Suitable for roasting, baking, and fresh cooking
- Easy-to-grow variety for beginner and experienced gardeners
- Thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
- Common Name: Sweet Potato Seeds
- Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
- Variety: Giant Sweet Potato
- Plant Type: Annual warm-season vine
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to summer planting
- USDA Zones: 8–11 (can grow in cooler zones with care)
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 90–150 days depending on climate
- Plant Height: Vining, up to 10–12 feet
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Roasting, baking, cooking, home gardening, raised beds
Planting Guide
- Sow Seeds: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost.
- Planting Depth: 1–2 inches deep.
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart; rows 36–48 inches apart.
- Support: Vines can spread on the ground or mulch to reduce soil contact.
- Sunlight: Full sun for optimal growth and tuber development.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tuber formation.
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
- Harvest: Harvest tubers when vines start to yellow and die back.
- Maintenance: Minimal; remove weeds and ensure good airflow for healthy growth.
