Frazier White

Family: Convolvulaceae Root Vegetable

Silky-smooth and luminous, Frazier White sweet potatoes develop a pale, creamy interior with a gentle sweetness and a velvety bite that feels almost custard-like when warmed.

Their oval-to-elongated roots form with clean, attractive skin and a tender, fine-grained texture that’s ideal for roasting, mashing, and silky sauces—plus they hold their character beautifully for pickling-style preparations. Grow Frazier White for a harvest that’s both elegant on the plate and satisfying in every spoonful.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 110 DaysHabit: Vine

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Aug 13th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	110
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	70
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Frazier White’s pale flesh goes luxuriously smooth—think spoonable, custard-leaning texture rather than fibrous sweet potato. Use it with fats and aromatics (brown butter, sage, smoked paprika) plus a hit of acid (lime) so the sweetness reads as mellow, not cloying.

Best Uses

roasting until the flesh turns spoonable and silky
mashing for a smooth, almost custard texture
velvety soups/purees where it thickens without graininess
pickling-style preparations that keep a clean, pale bite

Flavor Profile

gentle sweetness silky, fine-grained interior custard-like softness when warmed subtle earthy finish

Kitchen Pairings

brown butter maple syrup lime juice smoked paprika goat cheese sage

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Ipomoea batatas (Frazier White sweet potato) and how can I prevent it?

Look out for sweet potato weevil (larvae feeding in roots) and fungal problems like slip/stem rot caused by infected transplants. Start with certified disease-free slips, avoid reusing soil or containers from previous sweet potato plantings, and keep planting material off the ground by using clean mounded beds or clean containers. If leaves show severe yellowing or collapse, remove affected plants promptly to limit spread and improve airflow around vines.

How often should I water Ipomoea batatas during the main growing phase for good root formation?

After slips establish, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, increasing only if your bed dries quickly. During the bulking period (roughly mid-season to harvest), water deeply when the top 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of soil dry out, since consistent moisture helps tuber development. Stop regular watering about 10–14 days before harvest to reduce root rot risk and improve curing.

How can I tell when Frazier White sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 110 days after planting/transplanting slips, but use the vines as a cue too—when foliage starts to yellow and die back, roots are usually mature. Dig carefully with a fork around the mound and feel for sizable, well-formed roots, then handle gently because sweet potatoes bruise easily. Do not harvest until after all frost risk is gone, since cold damages roots and reduces storage quality.