Porto Rico · Sweet Potato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Feb 12th |
| Harvest Begins | May 18th |
| Harvest Ends | — |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Plant slips/sets only after warm weather has settled to avoid rot; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged as tubers form.