Hedonisia Hawaii Tropical Educational Botanical Farm
Plant Inventory: "Sweet Potato"

Name: Sweet Potato

Country of Origin: Between the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and the mouth of the Orinoco River in Venezuela.

Uses: Used mostly for human consumption; large edible root

Growing Tips: The plant does not enjoy frost. It grows best at an average temperature of 24 °C (75 °F), abundant sunshine and warm nights.

Harvest Time: Depending on the cultivar and conditions, tuberous roots mature in two to nine months.

Location on Property: Garden D