Beauegard sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable crop that thrives in warm conditions, reaching harvest in 90-100 days. This cultivar belongs to the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), a relationship that often surprises gardeners who think sweet potatoes and yams are interchangeable. Plant slips deeply into raised beds in full sun, space them 16 inches apart with 12 inches between rows, and you'll have a rewarding harvest before the first frost. The soil should be slightly acidic (5.8-6.2 pH), and they need moderate, consistent moisture to develop properly. An excellent source of vitamin A, this variety rewards patient gardeners with a substantial yield.
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Beauegard sweet potatoes grow from slips rather than seeds, making them more reliable for home gardeners than seed-grown varieties. They need a soil temperature of at least 65°F and should be planted deeply into raised beds, up to the top leaves, to encourage strong root development. Keep the soil evenly moist until new growth appears, then maintain moderate watering throughout the growing season. The 90-100 day timeline means you can harvest before fall frosts arrive, and the curing process (7-14 days at 80-85°F) is essential to develop their full flavor and storage potential.
Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable enjoyed roasted, baked, fried, or pureed into soups and side dishes. Their natural sweetness and creamy texture when cooked make them popular in both savory and sweet applications, from casseroles to pies. The leaves are also edible and nutritious when cooked as greens.
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Plant sweet potato slips deeply into raised beds, burying them up to the top leaves to encourage strong rooting. Live plants should be set even with the soil surface. Keep the soil evenly moist until new growth appears, indicating successful establishment. Timing is critical: plant when soil temperature reaches at least 65°F and plan to harvest before the first fall frost.
Harvest Beauegard sweet potatoes prior to the first frost after the weather cools in fall. Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tubers. To cure them properly, brush off the soil and place the potatoes in a warm, dry area maintained at 80-85°F with 80-90% relative humidity for 7-14 days. This curing process is essential for developing flavor and improving storage life.
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