Sweet Potato Seeds - Giant

Giant sweet potato seeds grow into a vigorous, warm-season vining plant with long trailing stems and dense foliage. This type is suited to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates with an extended frost-free growing season. Plants are commonly cultivated in garden beds, raised rows, or large planting areas where loose, well-drained soil is available. Giant sweet potato plants require consistent warmth and moisture during active growth and are suitable for seasonal cultivation in home gardens and small-scale plantings.

Features

• Vigorous trailing vine growth habit

• Adapted to warm and frost-free climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised rows, and open growing areas

• Performs best in full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ipomoea batatas

• Common name (US): Sweet Potato

• Seed type / variety: Giant

• Growth habit: Trailing vine

• USDA hardiness zones: 8 to 11

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures and consistently moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; regular watering during growth, avoid waterlogged conditions

• Mature plant size: Vines spread approximately 8 to 12 feet

• Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart