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Treasure Island Makatea Sweet Potato Vine

New, one of a kind sweet potato series that is both ornamental and edible.

78335

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  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height12 - 14 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship as3" POT
  • sun exposureFull Sun
  • Chartreuse leaves cover the vine
  • Sweet tubers with white flesh
  • An award-winning vegetable

The sweet potatoes that grow on this vine are pale in color and delicious in all kinds of dishes—plus, the foliage is great for adding to mixed salads. The vine grows quickly in the garden or even in large containers, where it will grow masses of charming heart-shaped, pointed leaves. Plant in full sunlight for best results, and keep the soil moist by watering once a week (or more, if growing in a particularly hot, dry climate). In 2020, Treasure Island sweet potatoes won the Direct Gardening Association's Green Thumb Award.

Product Details

  • botanical nameIpomoea batatas '17-527' PPAF
  • flower formInsignificant, typically grown for foliage.
  • foliage typeVines of chartreuse, heart-shaped, pointed leaves.
  • formAnnual Vegetable
  • growth rateFast
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height12 - 14 inches
  • planting instructionsPlant in spring when all danger of frost is past. Gently place in hole twice the size of original container, taking care not to damage the stem. Place plant at same level as in original pot. Gently tamp down the soil and water well.
  • pruningPrune only to shape or control vine length.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship as3" POT
  • spacing6 - 12 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun
  • watering requirementKeep moderately moist, watering once a week, or more in hot, dry conditions.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Temperature Sensitive Plants
3A-3B 5/3/24 - 6/7/24
4A-4B 5/3/24 - 6/7/24
5A 5/3/24 - 6/7/24
5B 4/29/24 - 6/7/24
6A 4/25/24 - 6/7/24
6B 4/22/24 - 6/7/24
7A 4/11/24 - 6/7/24
7B 4/8/24 - 5/31/24
8A & 8B 4/1/24 - 5/31/24
9A - 10B 3/25/24 -5/31/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7A: 6/3/24
Zones 7B - 10B: 5/27/24

    Treasure Island Makatea Sweet Potato Vine
    Treasure Island Makatea Sweet Potato Vine
    Treasure Island Makatea Sweet Potato Vine
    Treasure Island Makatea Sweet Potato Vine

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