Sweet Potato 'Georgia Red'

Ipomoeabatatas

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
batatas (bat-TAT-as)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Brodhead, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | positive

A 120 day cultivar with red skin and orange flesh. Very popular in this area, An excellent potato.

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Mournful thyris moth
(Thyris sepulchralis)
Blue Jay
(Cyanocitta cristata)