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Erato Deep Orange
SKU
298RV11C
Description
A very sweet traditional orange sweet potato, producing large tubers and beautiful flowers and foliage which can be cooked like spinach. Sweet potato's are rich in vitamins and iron and can be roasted, boild mashed or made into chips.
Harvest
August to October
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatise your plants to the outdoors over a period of a week after the frosts have finished. Sweet potatoes grow better in warmer climates so will do better in a greenhouse or you can plant outside and cover your soil wih black plastic to help keep the soil warm, or keep under a cloche. Plant 40cm apart in well drained soil, keep well watered until established and in dry weather. They will spread around 3m.
A very sweet traditional orange sweet potato, producing large tubers and beautiful flowers and foliage which can be cooked like spinach. Sweet potato's are rich in vitamins and iron and can be roasted, boild mashed or made into chips.
Harvest
August to October
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatise your plants to the outdoors over a period of a week after the frosts have finished. Sweet potatoes grow better in warmer climates so will do better in a greenhouse or you can plant outside and cover your soil wih black plastic to help keep the soil warm, or keep under a cloche. Plant 40cm apart in well drained soil, keep well watered until established and in dry weather. They will spread around 3m.
| Product Name | Erato Deep Orange |
|---|---|
| Species | Sweet Potato |
| Variety | Erato Deep Orange |
| Also Known As | Ipomoea batatas |
| Planting Time | April to June |
| Best Time to Plant | May |
| Harvest Time | August to October |
| Maturity from Planting | 85-120 |
| Bolting Resistance | Good |
| Hardyness | No |
| pH Level | 5-7 |
| Size | 6 x medium plug plants |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Pack Size | 3 x 11cm pot |