Sweet Potato "Okinawan Purple" - Live Plant

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato

Description

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato is a popular heirloom variety known for its creamy white skin and vibrant deep purple flesh. The tubers have a mildly sweet flavor and a dense, slightly dry texture that becomes rich and nutty when cooked.The plant produces vigorous trailing vines with heart-shaped leaves and thrives in warm climates where it forms nutritious underground tubers.

You Will Receive

A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant heit between 6–20 inches.Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌱 Soil: Loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter

💧 Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm climates

📍 USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as a warm-season crop in cooler areas)

❄️ Cold Hardiness: Frost sensitive

Growth Habit

• Spreading vine

• Vines can grow 6–12 feet long

• Produces underground edible tubers

Uses

1. 🍠 Edible Root Crop: Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes used in cooking
2. 🥗 Garden Vegetable: Productive warm-season crop
3. 🌿 Edible Landscape Plant: Attractive spreading vine
4. 🏡 Kitchen Garden Plant: Nutritious homegrown vegetable

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