Covington Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
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Edibles: Tuber
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Widely adapted traditional orange sweet potato. Copper- and rose-colored skin with sweet, smooth, bright orange flesh. This uniform strain produces concentrated yields for easier harvest, and we have found Covington to produce a high proportion of ideal-sized roots for market.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Vining
Height
12–18 in
Spread
36–60 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
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
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide