MURASAKI
Product Description:
Slips are shipped Priority Mail directly from the growing fields, between mid-April and early June. Available only within the contiguous US. Sorry, not available to CA.
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Customer Reviews
Just harvested (Oct 31st) eight plants and the crop is fantastic. I experimented with four planting techniques: 1) black plastic mulch & covered with Gro-therm 2) Black plastic, not covered 3) no plastic, covered 4) no plastic and no cover. The overwhelming winner was #1 - black plastic mulch and covered. Those are the largest potatoes in the picture. The thinner potatoes were from plants that were not mulched with plastic or not covered (BTW - they are still delicious). Area where grown is Vancouver WA. So next year all will be grown under the plastic mulch and covered - can't wait!
First year grower with vague expectations—followed by great early growth, woodchuck (deer?) attack, fencing of raised beds and then back to glorious growth!! And those blossoms. Despite extreme heat and drought for mid-Atlantic, much less water or care than potatoes—no pests or disease. Harvest had potatoes 1-1 ½ lbs per potato and multiple potatoes per slip/plant. Will ALWAYS hope to grow these—even more, replacing other potatoes. And so delicious and surprising in flavor and texture!! Thanks for carrying these beauties!
These plants took weeks to start growing. I harvested October 10th. Very few tubers, all fairly small.
So sorry to hear that! Sweet potatoes can be grown in the PNW, but soil temp is very important. I'm not sure when you planted, but if the soil temperature is less than 65°F when you receive your slips, we recommend planting in 3-4 inch pots and keeping them in a warm location until you can plant outside. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). You can also reach out to us for any troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
We really like this brand of sweet potato. We leave it in the ground until the first frost then dig them up with the tractor.
| Soil Temp for Transp | 65°F |
| Plant Spacing | 16-18" |
| Row Spacing | 12-24" |
| Fertilizer Needs | Medium |
Ipomoea batatas Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A. Although sweet potatoes and yams look alike, the yam is from a subtropical shrub that is native to Africa, while the sweet potato is from the American morning glory family.
Days to maturity are calculated from date of planting.
Culture
• Sweet potatoes should be planted in the garden when the weather has stabilized in late spring and nighttime temperatures are above 60°F
• The use of low tunnels or cold frames is highly recommended in cooler climates and northern states with shorter seasons
• Rototill or fork in a 2 inch thick layer of compost and bone meal
• Create 6-8 inch high raised beds
• Soil should be adequately draining; water thoroughly every 7-10 days
• Sweet potatoes require up to 1 inch of water per week throughout the season
Transplanting
• Plant slips deeply into raised beds, up to top leaves
• Live plants should be planted even with the soil
• Keep evenly moist until you see new growth
• If the soil temperature is less than 65°F, plant slips in 3-4 inch pots and keep them in a warm location until you can plant outside
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Usually pest free
• Common diseases: Scurf
• Disease prevention: Remove all plant debris after harvest and practice good crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• Harvest prior to first frost after the weather cools in the fall
• To cure, brush off the soil and place the sweet potatoes in a warm, dry area (80-85°F and 80-90% relative humidity) for 7-14 days
• After curing, handle carefully and store them at 50-60°F
