Ivis White

Fragrant and luminous, Ivis White brings a cool, honeyed perfume and a crisp, juicy bite with a pale, creamy interior that feels silk-smooth on the palate.

The flesh is tender yet satisfying in texture, making it a standout for refreshing fresh slices, bright fruit salads, and spoonable preserves. Grow it for a garden-to-table centerpiece—90 days to maturity delivers a clean, elegant melon experience you’ll want to savor all season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 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	May 9th
Harvest Begins	Aug 7th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	12

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Ivis White is the kind of melon that eats like a chilled drink—fragrant, juicy, and almost mousse-like in the mouth even while keeping a crisp snap. Use it cold with bright acid (lime or champagne vinegar) so the honeyed perfume stays front and center.

Best Uses

ice-cold fresh slices with a squeeze of lime
fruit salad where it stays snappy under light vinaigrette
spoonable quick preserves or melon jam that won’t get heavy
blended chilled soup or granita for a perfumed bite

Flavor Profile

cool honeyed aroma crisp, high-water juiciness silk-smooth pale flesh gentle sweetness with a clean finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime mint prosciutto feta ginger champagne vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato), and how do I manage it at home?

Sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) commonly suffer from sweet potato weevil and root rots—especially if the soil stays wet during bulking. Check plants weekly for tiny holes in storage roots and wilting patches, and remove any damaged roots promptly. Rotate where you plant each year, keep beds well-drained, and use clean slips; if you see active rot, lift and discard affected roots rather than trying to “save” them in place.

How often should I water Ipomoea batatas during the main growing phase (after slips establish)?

After slips take off, water deeply so moisture reaches the rooting zone, but let the top few inches of soil dry slightly between waterings to avoid root rot. In warm summer conditions this often means about 1–2 times per week, increasing frequency only during stretches of hot, dry weather. Mulch with a light layer to steady soil moisture and reduce fluctuations that can contribute to splitting or rot.

How can I tell when Ipomoea batatas is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 90 days from planting slips, when the vines begin to yellow and decline. Gently dig one test root first—mature sweet potatoes should have firm skin and a good size with color consistent with your strain. Lift before any frost, cure the roots afterward in a warm, humid place so the skins set and flavor develops.