American Purple Sweet Potato Sakura Variety - 1 Plant in 10 cm Pot - Orto Mio
American Purple Sweet Potato Sakura Variety - 1 Plant in 10 cm Pot - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
Rich in anthocyanins, vitamin C, potassium, carbohydrates. The young leaves and apical shoots are also edible.
Semina / Trapianto
April, MayDistanza d'impianto
40 x 80 cmRaccolta
150 daysProduzione: 2-4 kg per plant
Description
Description
The Purple Sakura Sweet Potato is rich in anthocyanins and vitamins, making it excellent for fries, mashed potatoes, savory dishes, and frying. It has a delicate, pleasantly sweet flavor.
Sakura has a purple skin and white-striped purple flesh that gives dishes an attractive and decorative color.
The leaves are dark purple, very aesthetically pleasing.
It produces 2-4 kg of tubers per plant.
Harvesting takes place between September and November, before the frost.
It is recommended to keep the tubers in a ventilated and dark place for at least 2-3 weeks before using them to enjoy the best quality.
Transplanting is done from April to May
Growing Tips
Orto Mio guidelines for the species, to be adapted to the variety, local climate, and cultivation in soil or pots.
Exposure and Temperature
Sun; grows best at 20–25 °C and is sensitive to cold. Protect transplants if nights drop below 10 °C.
Soil and Transplanting
Fertile, cool, and well-draining soil, pH 5.5–7; raised beds in compact soils. Transplant in April–May, generally 40 × 80 cm apart.
Watering
Keep the soil moist without waterlogging; increase frequency in summer. The last watering should be done about two weeks before harvesting.
Fertilization
Rich organic fertilization in advance; nutrition with adequate amounts of nitrogen and potassium.
Care, Harvesting, and Storage
Mulch in summer and protect from cold returns. Generally, harvest after 150–180 days, before the first frosts, digging carefully to avoid damaging the roots. Once dry, store in the dark above 15 °C.
Indicative Producer Data
| Exposure | Sun / Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Harvest Time | 170 days |
| Transplanting Distance | 40x80 cm |
| Weight | 200 g |
The values are indicative: the harvest cycle varies with season, climate, and growing conditions.
American Purple Sweet Potato Sakura Variety - 1 Plant in 10 cm Pot - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
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