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In which month is sweet potato suitable for planting?

Month and season of sweet potato planting

Sweet potatoes are usually planted in summer, suitable for May-June. At this time, the weather is warm and sunny, which is suitable for sweet potato growth, but it should not be planted in June+10 at the latest. When planting, sowing is usually used. Planting time in the north: sweet potatoes can be planted in both the north and the south. Generally, sweet potatoes are planted in May in the south and June in the north. Greenhouse planting time: sweet potato can be planted in greenhouse, and there is a difference between greenhouse planting time and open planting time. Generally, it is more suitable for planting sweet potatoes in greenhouses.

Origin and planting month of sweet potato

Common sweet potato producing areas are Hebei, Fujian, Henan, Dengzhou and other regions.

Hebei sweet potato

Sweet potatoes in Hebei are sown in May and generally mature in September. The sweet potato in this place is of good quality and delicate taste, and it is a good choice to process it into various foods in the later stage.

Fujian sweet potato

Fujian sweet potatoes are sown in June and generally mature in August. The sweet potato in this place tastes sweet and crisp before cooking, and tastes very good after cooking.

Henan sweet potato

Sweet potatoes in Henan are sown in April and generally mature in August-September. The sweet potato in this place is of high quality and delicate taste, and it is a good choice to process it into various foods in the later stage.

Sweet potato varieties and planting months

Common sweet potato varieties are red heart, white heart, yellow heart and purple heart.

Red sweet potato

Red-heart sweet potatoes are sown in April and generally mature in July. This variety of sweet potato is mostly red flesh, with less fiber and soft taste.

White sweet potato

White-hearted sweet potatoes are sown in May and generally mature in August. This variety of sweet potato, with thick pulp, rustles and tastes sweet and delicious.

Yellow sweet potato

Yellow-hearted sweet potatoes are planted in April and generally mature in July. This variety of sweet potato pulp is mostly yellow, and its taste is sweet and delicate.