Mahon Yam is a sweet potato cultivar that delivers genuine sweetness without the stringy texture that can plague other varieties. You'll receive bare-root slips rather than seeds, which mature to harvest in about 90 days under warm conditions. The plants grow in a compact bush habit, making them manageable in smaller garden spaces while still producing reliable yields of smooth, flavorful roots.
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Moderate
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The defining trait here is simplicity: sweet flavor paired with a completely string-free texture that makes eating effortless. Unlike many sweet potato varieties, Mahon Yam won't disappoint with fibrous strands when you bite into it. The bare-root slips arrive ready to plant, and the compact bush growth habit means you don't need sprawling space to succeed with this variety.
Mahon Yam works beautifully roasted, baked, or mashed. The tender, string-free flesh makes it equally at home in soups, casseroles, or simply cubed and roasted as a side dish. Its clean sweetness means it pairs well with both savory seasonings and dessert applications.
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Plant bare-root slips after frost danger has completely passed and soil temperatures have warmed. If your slips arrive dry, wilted, pale, or brown in color, this is normal and won't affect viability. If planting must be delayed, wrap only the root end of the slips in moist paper towels, keeping leaves and stems dry, and place them upright at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Handle slips gently when transplanting to avoid damaging the root system.
Harvest approximately 90 days after planting when the vines begin to decline and leaves yellow slightly. Dig carefully to avoid bruising the roots, as damaged sweet potatoes won't store well. Handle harvested roots gently and brush away excess soil without washing.
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