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
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.
Revived post-arrival, as promised and vines thriving, but could have used more info than provided for forth/care/harvest info. Had to fence raided beds because grazing thieves—woodchucks were stripping them.
I waited to write a review until after we planted them and waited. They arrived 3 days later than were tracked to. They were completely dried out so we followed the instructions and put them in water for a few days and planted those little sticks. Apparently they are as resilient as the info said they were!
| 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