Sweet potatoes are the tubers of the attractive climbing or spreading plant Ipomaea batatas with ornamental heart-shaped leaves and trumpet shaped flowers similar to those of Morning Glory to which it is related. Native to Central and South America the sweet potato was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus after his first voyage to the America's in 1492. One of the world's oldest known vegetables it has been consumed since prehistoric times and relics dating back around 10,000 years have been discovered in caves in Peru. Sweet Potato Bellevue produces smooth, orange fleshed, copper skinned tubers of uniform shape and size. It has strong disease resistance and has excellent storage qualities. A very attractive variety to grow because of its predominately purple foliage Although grown principally for the large starchy tubers the young leaves and shoots of the Sweet Potato plant can also be eaten as greens. Roasted, mashed, baked or fried sweet potatoes make a delicious alternative to the more humble spud and what was once considered exotic is now more readily available and in recent years popularity has soared. For maximum sweetness grow in full sun on a fertile, well drained site and while not particularly fussy they do prefer an acid to neutral soil and thrive best in high humidity. Plant in rows with 12 inches between the plants and 30 inches between the rows. Where space is limited Sweet Potatoes can be successfully grown in containers or patio bags. Please remember Sweet Potatoes are half-hardy and should only be planted outside when all danger of frost has passed. Shipped as 3.5cm square plugs our plants are grown by experts and are the same high quality plants as delivered to farmers and growers all over Europe and North America. PACK 5 PLANTS DISPATCH BEGINS MAY 2018
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