Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas, Convolvulaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.8 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bok ChoyBrassica rapa var. chinensis

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Navel OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

Blood OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

MizunaBrassica rapa var. japonica

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Choy SumBrassica rapa var. parachinensis

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

CacaoTheobroma cacao

Shade Provision

Napa CabbageBrassica rapa var. pekinensis

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Valencia OrangeCitrus × sinensis

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

TurnipBrassica rapa var. rapa

Pest Deterrent

Cayenne PepperCapsicum annuum Cayenne

Pest Deterrent

Bush BeanPhaseolus vulgaris Bush

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum var. annuum

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

EdamameGlycine max

Sweet potato vines can smother edamame plants and reduce light access

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Both root crops compete for underground space and share some soil-borne pests

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

RootsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Potato grow in?

Sweet Potato grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Potato?

Good companions for Sweet Potato include Bok Choy, Navel Orange, Blood Orange, Mizuna, Choy Sum.

Design guilds with Sweet Potato and see companion relationships visually.

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