I have a heavy soil for planting? Which variety will work best for me?

You should use a short-season variety. We recommend the Covington.

Why do the plants/slips I receive have no roots?

Most diseases are transferred through the roots. To get better sweet potatoes, we cut our plants/slips. Remember, sweet potatoes will re-generate their own roots.

What’s the difference between a bushy or vine-type sweet potato?

Bushy types stay more compact in the bed. Vine-type varieties will often run into other crops in your garden, making it more difficult to navigate among your various crops.

Will all sweet potato varieties grow in the North?

Yes, but we recommend that you select shorter-seasoned varieties so a killing frost will not occur before your sweet potatoes are finished growing.

Are sweet potatoes ruined if the vines are frosted before digging?

No, a light frost will not hurt the crop, but they should be harvested immediately. Since a hard frost will hurt the roots, the length of time they can be stored may be reduced. Some experts say that the taste and quality of the roots may be adversely affected.

How will my sweet potato plants be shipped?

Your plants/slips will be laid loosely in a cardboard box and shipped Priority Mail through the U.S. Postal Service. They should arrive to you in 2-3 days from the time they are shipped. All listed prices include shipping costs and plants are shipped the same day they are cut.

What should I do if I cannot set my sweet potato plants as soon as they arrive?

If you cannot set your plants/slips right away, keep the roots damp. To do so, put your roots on wet moss, sawdust, newspaper, paper towel, etc. You can also store 12-100 plants/slips in flower pots filled with potting soil. Another option is to dig a shallow hole in the ground, cover with dirt and water sparsely to ensure the roots stay slightly damp. Try to set your plants as soon as possible upon arrival, but only when the wind is calm.