Georgia Jet Sweet Potato Plant
Description
Georgia Jet is the sweet potato built for colder climates and shorter seasons — cold-hardy to Zone 3 and maturing in approximately 100 days, it extends quality sweet potato growing to gardeners who’ve been told they can’t grow sweet potatoes where they live. The beautiful red-skinned tubers grow from striking emerald-green vines and produce high yields of large, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes with mild, sweet flavor that’s outstanding for baking. Stores well, harvests before frost, and ships on a carefully timed spring schedule for best planting success.
Cold Hardy to Zone 3 — Sweet Potatoes for Short-Season Gardens
Most sweet potato varieties need a long, hot growing season to perform reliably. Georgia Jet’s cold hardiness to Zone 3 and 100-day maturity window changes that equation — opening quality sweet potato production to northern gardens where season length has historically been the limiting factor. For growers in Zones 3–6 who want homegrown sweet potatoes without the uncertainty of a long-season variety, Georgia Jet is the clear choice.
Beautiful Red Skin, Orange Flesh — Outstanding for Baking
Georgia Jet’s visual character is genuinely appealing. The smooth red skin emerges from striking emerald-green vines for a beautiful garden display, and sliced open at harvest, the orange flesh is vibrant, tender, and mild-sweet with the flavor and texture that makes baked sweet potatoes so satisfying. The firm texture holds up well through cooking, and the tubers store well after curing for extended post-harvest enjoyment.
Important Shipping Notes
Sweet potatoes ship separately from the rest of your order, beginning April 15 for the warmest regions and continuing through late May for cooler areas. Spring shipping only — last day to order is June 4. Plant after your last frost date once the soil has warmed. Harvest before frost kills the vines.
Why Growers Choose Georgia Jet
- Cold hardy to Zone 3 — extends sweet potato growing to short-season northern gardens
- 100-day maturity — one of the earlier-maturing sweet potato varieties available
- High yields of large tubers — red-skinned with vibrant orange flesh
- Outstanding for baking — tender, mild-sweet, and perfect texture
- Stores well — extends enjoyment of the harvest through winter
Estimated Sweet Potato Ship Dates
| 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 |
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. However, because annual plants are naturally short-lived and complete their life cycle in a single growing season, our standard one-year survival guarantee does not apply to annuals. If your annuals arrive damaged or fail to thrive within the first 14 days after delivery, please contact us immediately so we can make it right. For all other plants, our full one-year warranty still applies. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 9 |
| Pollination | Not Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Matures In 100 Days |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Pollination is not required for this variety.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow sweet potato plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
