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Hayman · Sweet Potato

Zone 5b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Hayman to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsAug 2nd
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 70°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)70
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: White yam (Hayman) is not a true temperate-zone transplant crop—plant tubers/starts only after consistently warm weather, and keep the soil evenly moist through early establishment.