Vegetables
Year Introduced: 1999
Heredity: Open Pollinated
History: Seedling of Beauregard
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: North Carolina Agricultural Research
Days to harvest: 100

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 6-8 ft.
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Leaves
Roots
Eating Methods: Raw
Cooked
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Sprouts from mature roots

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Common names
  • Sweet Potato
  • Morning Glory

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Uploaded by farmerdill
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2012-09-27
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2012-06-23
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2012-09-24
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Sep 27, 2012 9:38 AM concerning plant:
    A heavy yielding variety that blossoms freely, although not as profusely as Covington. Tends to run to Jumbo size, but somewhat irregular. I prefer baking size, so It is not my favorite. Covington or Beauregard is better for my purposes. The Copper Jewel is still my favorite

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