White Bonita is a bush-type sweet potato that delivers bright white flesh with exceptional sweetness in just 110-115 days. This organic variety grows on compact plants, making it manageable in smaller garden spaces while still producing substantial harvests. The combination of its striking appearance, pure white interior, and intense flavor makes it a standout choice for gardeners seeking something beyond the traditional orange varieties.
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Bright white flesh sets this variety apart from the orange and purple sweet potatoes most gardeners know. The flavor is exceptionally sweet, with a delicate character that shines whether you roast, bake, or puree it. Its compact bush habit means you don't need sprawling vines to get a serious harvest, and it reaches full maturity in just over three months of warm weather.
White Bonita excels in any preparation where you want the subtle sweetness and tender texture of sweet potato to take center stage. Roast it whole for a naturally sweet side dish, bake it for a lighter dessert alternative, or puree it into soups and smoothies where its pure white color and clean flavor shine through. The tender flesh also works beautifully in mashed preparations or as a stuffing component.
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You'll receive bare-root slips rather than seeds. These slips may arrive dry, wilted, pale, or brown in color, which is completely normal. If planting must be delayed, wrap the root end of the slips in moist paper towels while keeping the leaves and stems dry. Store them upright at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, until you're ready to plant.
Plant slips outdoors once frost danger has passed and soil is warm. The compact bush habit makes spacing easier than vining varieties, though exact spacing should follow your supplier's guidelines. Press slips gently into warm, well-prepared soil.
Harvest White Bonita after 110-115 days of warm growing weather. Dig carefully around the base of the plant to avoid damaging the tubers, which are the edible portion. Handle harvested roots gently to prevent bruising.
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