High yields of uniform reddish-purple sweet potatoes. Vines produce sweet potatoes with tender, tasty orange flesh. Developed in 1987 at Louisiana State University. Plant after last frost date, once soil has warmed. Produces in cool-season areas. Disease-resistant to fusarium wilt and rot. Resists cracking. Stores well. Heat-tolerant. Harvest before frost. Matures in approx. 90 days.
| After April 15 | CA, AZ, NM, TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, FL | |
| After April 22 | OK, AR, TN, NC | |
| After May 3 | WA, OR, NV, UT, CO, KS, MO, Southern IL, Southern IN, KY, Southern OH, WV, VA, DE, MD, DC | |
| After May 10 | Southern ID, Southern WY, NE, IA, Northern IL, Northern IN, Northern OH, PA, NJ | |
| After May 15 | Northern ID, Southern MT, Northern WY, SD, Southern MN, Southern WI, Southern MI, Southern NY, RI, MA, CT | |
| After May 20 | Northern MT, ND, Northern MN, Northern WI, Northern MI, Northern NY, NH, VT, ME |
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will issue a one-time merchandise credit to your account equaling 125% of the original product purchase price. Read more about our warranty policy.
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Ripens/Harvest | Harvest Before Frost Kills Vines |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Tasty |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
