Beauregard Sweet Potato Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Beauregard Sweet Potato seeds refer to planting material associated with a widely cultivated sweet potato variety known for its vigorous vine growth and underground storage root development. This plant is a warm-season perennial grown as an annual and performs best in hot climates with long growing periods. It grows well in loose, well-drained soils and requires consistent warmth for proper establishment. In practical cultivation, sweet potatoes are not grown from true seeds but from slips or vine cuttings derived from tubers, which ensures uniform growth and reliable production.

Features

• Warm-season trailing vine growth habit
• Develops underground storage roots
• Adapted to hot climates and long growing seasons
• Suitable for garden beds and open field planting
• Commonly propagated using slips or vine cuttings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas
• Common Name (US): Sweet Potato
• Seed Type / Variety: Beauregard variety
• Growth Habit: Trailing vine perennial (grown as annual)
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Late spring after frost
• Growing Season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: April to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: Not applicable; propagated from slips or cuttings in warm conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 3 to 10 feet or more
• Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart