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Sweet Potato 'Japanese (Steele)'

Ipomoeabatatas

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
batatas (bat-TAT-as)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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