Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Warm-season root crop with trailing vines. Needs long, hot summers to mature.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 8–11

Space:🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Sandy, Loam

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌿 Intermediate

Native Range:Central or South America

Bloom Color:Purple-pink, morning-glory-like (rarely blooms in temperate gardens)

Bloom Cycle:Summer, if it blooms at all in a short-season climate

Days to Harvest:90–120 days

Harvest Pattern:Single harvest per planting

Grow from slips, not seeds. Needs 100+ frost-free days. Cure after harvest for best flavor.

The cooked tuber is non-toxic to cats and dogs; raw tubers are harder to digest and best avoided.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

A well-documented dietary source of beta-carotene — food value, not a medicinal preparation.

Informational only, not medical advice — consult a healthcare provider before using any plant medicinally.

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