Cooked and whole raw Jersey Yellow Sweet Potatoes on white.
A single Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plant in a small orange pot on a white background.
Jersey Yellow sweet potatoes, sliced raw and cooked, in a basket on a wood box.
Jersey White Sweet Potato truffles with sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
A close-up of a gardener holding a cut Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato.
A couple of Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plants in small pots with some coins to show size on a white background.
A gardener holding three large Jersey Yellow Sweet Potatoes against a background of leaves in the garden.
A pair of Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plants with a small wooden ruler on a white background.
Cooked and whole raw Jersey Yellow Sweet Potatoes on white.
A single Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plant in a small orange pot on a white background.
Jersey Yellow sweet potatoes, sliced raw and cooked, in a basket on a wood box.
Jersey White Sweet Potato truffles with sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
A close-up of a gardener holding a cut Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato.
A couple of Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plants in small pots with some coins to show size on a white background.
A gardener holding three large Jersey Yellow Sweet Potatoes against a background of leaves in the garden.
A pair of Jersey Yellow Sweet Potato Plants with a small wooden ruler on a white background.

Sweet Potato Plants,
Jersey Yellow

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Description

Ships mid-April thru May.

Your order contains 5 plants. Jersey Yellow is a plump, drier-fleshed sweet potato variety with medium-sized roots, creamy-golden skin, and cream-colored flesh. It remains firm and solid when cooked, making it a delicious choice for curries, stews, and sweet potato fries. An old-fashioned favorite, this heirloom has appeared on the tables of New Jersey families since 1780.

Please consider these terms before ordering live plants:
Most plants will be 3" to 7" in height. All plants will ship promptly as available. Please make sure you are ready for your order in your growing zone, as these young, tender plants generally have no resistance to cold.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Ipomoea batatas
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Maturity
90–120
Planting Depth
2–3 in.
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
75–85°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Plant Jersey Yellow sweet potatoes after the last spring frost, when soil temperatures reach at least 60 F. This variety thrives in USDA zones 7-11, where the growing season is long and warm. In cooler climates (zones 6 and below), sweet potatoes can be grown using raised beds, black plastic mulch, or row covers to help warm the soil. Since they are frost-sensitive, check your local area’s last frost date before planting. If you’re not sure how to find your area's first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

When your Jersey Yellow slips arrive, hydrate them by soaking the roots in water or wrapping them in a damp paper towel before planting. After the last frost, plant in loose, well-draining soil. Loosen the soil 12 inches deep, form 8-inch-high mounds, and space slips 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Plant slips 2-3 inches deep, burying the roots and lower stem while keeping the leaves above soil level. Immediately mulch with plastic or a thick layer of straw to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and warm the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist as plants establish.

How to Grow

Keep young plants well-watered as they establish. Once the vines spread and mature, they become more drought-tolerant, and watering can be reduced to every few days. You can fertilize lightly with a low-nitrogen fertilizer (such as 5-10-10) about 3-4 weeks after planting to encourage tuber development rather than excessive vine growth. Since vines spread widely, give them plenty of space.

How to Save Seeds

  • Sweet potatoes are not propagated by seeds, but rather by saving tubers over the winter in a cool, dark place to replant the following spring.
  • Be sure to select the most healthy tubers for replanting.
  • Follow this comprehensive video guide to curing and storing sweet potatoes over winter.

FAQ

How do I know when Jersey Yellow sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when the leaves and vines start to yellow, typically 90-120 days after planting. Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tubers.

What should I do with my Jersey Yellow plants when they arrive?

Your order is 5 rooted plants, most 3 to 7 inches tall, shipping mid-April through May, and they have no resistance to cold. Plant them promptly after your last spring frost once soil temperatures reach at least 60 F, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart and setting them 2 to 3 inches deep. Do not hold them indoors to grow on; in cooler areas warm the ground first with raised beds, black plastic mulch, or row covers.

Can I eat the leaves of Jersey Yellow sweet potato plants?

Yes, sweet potato leaves are edible and are commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and salads. They have a mild, spinach-like flavor. Pick young leaves and tips a few at a time so the vines keep running.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Sweet, creamy flesh: Sweet and creamy; several call it the best they have eaten.

  • Easy to grow: Slips take off once planted and need little fuss.

  • Generous harvest: Heavy yields, and the tubers come up in one easy bunch.

  • A keeper: Growers come back for it year after year.

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