Raw and cooked Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes arranged on white background.
A single Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plant in a little pot with coins on a white background.
Cooked and raw Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes with a rustic fork.
Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plants potted in a yellow cup with coins on white background.
A single Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plant in a terra-cotta pot with coins to show size.
Raw and cooked Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes arranged on white background.
A single Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plant in a little pot with coins on a white background.
Cooked and raw Nancy Hall Sweet Potatoes with a rustic fork.
Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plants potted in a yellow cup with coins on white background.
A single Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Plant in a terra-cotta pot with coins to show size.

Sweet Potato Plants,
Nancy Hall

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Description

Ships mid-April thru May.

Your order contains 5 plants. Nancy Hall is an heirloom sweet potato with deep roots in the southeastern United States. For decades, it dominated the commercial sweet potato market, and in 1939 Paris, Tennessee even held a "Nancy Hall Sweet Potato Jubilee" in its honor. While its exact origin is uncertain, one late 1800s story suggests it came from an accidental cross by Miss Nancy Hall. This variety produces firm, golden flesh with tan skin. Though not enormous in size, its 4- to 8-inch tubers store well and offer superb flavor. This historic variety is included in the Slow Food Ark of Taste and deserves to be grown and preserved.

Please consider these terms before ordering live plants:
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
110–120
Planting Depth
2–3 in.
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
75–85°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Plant Nancy Hall sweet potatoes outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed, when soil temperatures are at least 60 F. In northern climates, using black plastic mulch can help warm up the soil. Since sweet potatoes are frost-sensitive, be sure to 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

Plant the slips 12-18 inches apart in raised beds or rows. Plant slips 2-3 inches deep, making sure that the roots and lower stem are buried while keeping the leaves above soil level. Mulch with black plastic or a thick layer of straw to suppress weeds, keep the soil warm and retain moisture. Space rows 3-4 feet apart to allow the vines to spread freely. Water well after planting to help the slips establish strong roots.

How to Grow

Water 1-2 inches per week while young, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. As the vines spread and mature, reduce the watering to every few days. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, as this will encourage excess vine growth instead of root development. Harvest after 90-120 days, when the leaves begin to yellow and die back.

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 my Nancy Hall sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?

They are typically ready 110-120 days after planting. Dig before the first frost rather than waiting for the vines to die back, and dig carefully to avoid bruising the roots.

How can I prevent my Nancy Hall sweet potatoes from cracking?

Uneven watering can cause cracking. Keep soil moisture consistent, especially during the last few weeks before harvest.

How long can I store Nancy Hall sweet potatoes after harvesting?

If properly cured and stored in a cool, dark place, they can last for 6 months or longer.

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