Treasure Island Sweet Potato
Ipomea batatas
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Edibles: Tuber
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Vining
Height
12–18 in
Spread
36–60 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Potassium (K)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Partially Self-Pollinating (Better with Pollinator)
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
100 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid