It makes an excellent addition to dishes or can be eaten alone as a green. Leaves will yellow in the absence of nitrogen, but will respond within days to a soil amendment. Sweet Potato , Ipomoea batatas . We have several varieties. They need very warm growing conditions so should be planted spring and summer and harvested four to five months after planting.
Propagation is by cuttings stuck directly in the ground or by small fleshy root pieces.
Ivoire' is an early, white, non-sweet variety. Topaz' is an orange, sweet variety released in 1988 from Texas. Viola' has purple skin with white flesh. Viola is mildly sweet with excellent flavor. The compact growth habit allows for easier management.