Triumph

Family: Convolvulaceae Root Vegetable

Sink your fork into Triumph’s velvety, sunset-orange flesh—sweet, rich, and warmly aromatic, with a smooth, creamy texture that turns luxuriously tender when roasted.

This 95-day orange sweet potato forms attractive, uniform roots with a gently tapered shape and a glowing interior that holds its color beautifully for standout side dishes and vibrant mashes. Grow Triumph for a harvest that feels like autumn in every bite, from fresh-roasted sweetness to silky sauces and hearty pickling-style preserves.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 95 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	Jul 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	95
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Triumph’s orange flesh creams up without going grainy, so it’s built for velvety mash and spoonable puree. Roast it hard enough to pull out caramel at the edges, then balance that warmth with citrus tang or a cool dairy hit.

Best Uses

roasting wedges until bronzed and jammy at the tips
silky mash with butter and a pinch of salt (not watery, holds body)
puree for soups or velvety gratin bases
pickling-style preserves or chutney where the sweetness balances vinegar

Flavor Profile

sweet, warmly aromatic flavor smooth, creamy texture glowing orange flesh that roasts to tender silk gentle caramel notes at the edges

Kitchen Pairings

brown butter lime or lemon cinnamon smoked paprika black pepper Greek yogurt or crème fraîche

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common pest or disease for Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) called “Triumph,” and how do I manage it?

Watch for sweet potato weevil damage and for foliage problems like Alternaria leaf blight. Check plants weekly and remove heavily infested leaves or plants early; use clean slips and rotate beds to reduce weevil pressure. If blight shows up, water at the soil line, remove infected foliage promptly, and avoid overhead watering to slow spread.

How often should I water Ipomoea batatas during the main growing phase?

In the main growth period, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for lightly moist soil a few inches down. Water deeply about once per week in average weather, then increase to 2–3 times per week during hot, dry spells. Stop frequent watering in the last 2–3 weeks before harvest to help firm and mature tubers.

How can I tell when “Triumph” sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 95 days after planting slips, when the vines start to yellow and growth slows. Before lifting, gently check one tuber with a careful fork to confirm the skin is firm and the tubers have reached good size. Handle roots carefully and cure immediately after harvest to improve sweetness and storage life.