Grow Your Own White Yam Sweet Potatoes

Enjoy the unique taste and texture of White Yam Sweet Potato Slips with this bundle of 10 Non-GMO plants. These vining sweet potato plants produce white-fleshed yams that are sweet and delicious. Perfect for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-11, these slips will provide you with a bountiful harvest.

The White Yam sweet potato is known for its dry, flaky flesh, making it ideal for frying, roasting, or mashing. These sweet potatoes store longer than orange varieties, ensuring you can enjoy your harvest for months. Plant these slips in spring and watch them thrive throughout the summer, producing elongated sweet potatoes that average 8-10 inches long.

Benefits of Growing White Yam Sweet Potatoes:

• Unique white flesh and sweet taste
• Non-GMO and chemical-free
• Excellent for frying, roasting, and mashing
• Long storage life
• Beautiful vining plants add visual interest to your garden

Growing Tips:

White Yam sweet potato plants need plenty of space and sunlight to thrive. Plant slips 16 inches apart in well-drained soil. Consistent watering is essential, especially during dry periods. These plants take about 120 days to mature, so they are best suited for regions with long, hot summers. Remember to rehydrate the slips upon arrival and provide shade during the first week after planting.

Frequently Asked Questions About White Yam Sweet Potato Slips

1. How long will it take for my sweet potato slips to produce potatoes? Expect a maturity period of around 110-120 days from planting the slips to harvesting mature sweet potatoes.
2. What is the ideal spacing between sweet potato slips when planting? Provide at least 16 inches of space between plants along the row to allow for optimal growth and production.
3. How often should I water my White Yam sweet potato plants? Water consistently, especially during periods of low rainfall, to ensure higher yields. Aim for medium watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
4. How do I rehydrate the sweet potato slips when they arrive? Unwrap the slips and place them in a cup of water for a couple of days to rehydrate. Change the water daily and add a little hydrogen peroxide or rooting hormone to encourage root growth.
5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing White Yam sweet potatoes? White Yam sweet potatoes thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-11, making them suitable for a wide range of climates.