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Sweet Potato Varietals


Below is a list of all known varietals for Sweet Potato. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.


Varietal Name Description Soil Texture pH Range Organic Matter Salinity Level Hardiness Zone Humidity Water (in/wk)
Allgold An orange-fleshed variety with yellow skin, known for its smooth texture and sweet flavor, great for baking and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Beauregard A widely grown sweet potato variety with reddish-orange skin and deep orange flesh, known for its sweetness and versatility in baking, boiling, and frying. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Bonita A white-fleshed variety with tan skin, known for its mild sweetness and smooth texture, ideal for roasting and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Burgundy A red-skinned variety with orange flesh, known for its moist texture and sweet flavor, great for pies and casseroles. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Bushbok An African variety with purple skin and white flesh, offering a mild, earthy flavor and a firm texture. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Carolina Ruby A red-skinned sweet potato with deep orange flesh, known for its sweet flavor and moist texture, ideal for baking and roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Centennial A long, orange-fleshed variety with copper skin, known for its early harvest and versatility in various cooking methods. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Covington A popular variety with rose-colored skin and moist, deep orange flesh, often used for mashing, baking, and roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Diane A reddish-orange skinned variety with moist, sweet orange flesh, perfect for baking and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Evangelina A new variety with rose-colored skin and orange flesh, offering a sweet flavor and moist texture, ideal for roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Garnet A red-skinned variety with deep orange flesh, offering a sweet flavor and moist texture, great for baking and roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Georgia Jet An early-maturing variety with red skin and deep orange flesh, known for its sweet flavor and large yields. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Goldrush A yellow-fleshed sweet potato with golden skin, known for its creamy texture and sweet, nutty flavor, great for roasting and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Hannah A pale-skinned variety with light yellow or white flesh, offering a mildly sweet flavor and a dry, starchy texture, great for baking and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Japanese (Satsuma-Imo) A Japanese variety with purple skin and white flesh, offering a slightly dry, starchy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor, often roasted. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Jersey A traditional white-fleshed sweet potato with pale skin, offering a mild flavor and smooth texture, often used for boiling and baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Jewel An orange-fleshed sweet potato with copper skin, known for its sweet flavor and versatility in cooking, from baking to frying. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Korean Purple A Korean variety with purple skin and white flesh, offering a starchy, slightly sweet flavor, often used in Asian cuisine. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Lorca An orange-fleshed variety with copper skin, known for its sweet flavor and moist texture, ideal for baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Mishima A Japanese sweet potato with red skin and pale yellow flesh, known for its rich sweetness and firm texture, great for roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Molokai A Hawaiian variety with deep purple flesh and a sweet flavor, often used for colorful dishes and baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Murasaki A Japanese sweet potato with purple skin and creamy white flesh, offering a sweet flavor and dry texture, perfect for roasting and baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Nancy Hall An heirloom sweet potato with yellow skin and orange flesh, offering a sweet, rich flavor, perfect for roasting and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
O Henry A white-fleshed variety with tan skin, similar to Beauregard but with a more subtle flavor and smooth texture, great for baking and frying. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Porto Rico A variety with copper skin and deep orange flesh, known for its smooth texture and sweet flavor, commonly used for pies and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Purple (Okinawan) A purple-skinned and purple-fleshed sweet potato variety, known for its firm texture, mildly sweet flavor, and high antioxidant content. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Regal A moist, sweet orange-fleshed variety with smooth skin, ideal for mashing and roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Stokes Purple A purple-fleshed variety with a mildly sweet flavor and firm texture, often used for roasting and baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Sumor A white-fleshed variety with tan skin, offering a mild flavor and starchy texture, ideal for boiling and roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Sunset An orange-fleshed variety with deep red skin, known for its sweetness and moist texture, often used in casseroles and pies. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Tainung 65 A variety developed for tropical regions with purple skin and orange flesh, offering a sweet flavor and firm texture, perfect for baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Toka Toka Gold A golden-skinned, yellow-fleshed sweet potato with a smooth texture and mild sweetness, perfect for baking and mashing. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Vardaman A compact variety with golden skin and orange flesh, offering a sweet flavor and smooth texture, ideal for small gardens. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
Velvet A golden-fleshed sweet potato with a creamy texture and mild sweetness, often used for mashing and baking. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate
White Yam A pale-skinned, white-fleshed sweet potato with a starchy, slightly dry texture, often used for mashing or roasting. Loamy Soil 6.6 - 7.3 Moderate (2% - 4%) < 2 9A Moderate