List of sweet potato cultivars

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The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. There are numerous cultivars of sweet potato, each with their own unique characteristics and uses. This article provides a list of some of the most notable sweet potato cultivars.

Cultivars

Beauregard

The Beauregard sweet potato is one of the most widely grown cultivars in the United States. It is known for its high yield and resistance to disease.

Covington

The Covington sweet potato is a popular cultivar in the southeastern United States. It has a deep orange flesh and a sweet flavor.

Jewel

The Jewel sweet potato is a common cultivar with a bright orange flesh and a sweet, moist texture.

Okinawa

The Okinawa sweet potato is a unique cultivar from Japan with a purple flesh. It is known for its high antioxidant content.

Garnet

The Garnet sweet potato is a popular cultivar in the western United States. It has a deep red skin and a sweet, moist flesh.

See also

• Sweet potato
• Cultivar
• Root vegetable
• Convolvulaceae