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Sweet Potato

Scientific name	Ipomoea batatas
Common name	Sweet Potato
Type	Vegetables
Variety	N/A
USDA Zone hardiness	1 - 11
Exposure	Full sun
Height	10 to 15'
Spread	10 to 15'

Sweet potatoes are best grown in the warmer climates since it is a tropical plant species and early or late frost will damage the plant. Prefers well drained soil such as a sandy loam; it is time to plant when temperature has reached around 70 degrees and the threat of frost has passed. Harvest 120-150 days after planting for the largest yield. They can be grown year round in places like Hawaii, however in most places it is grown as an annual.