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Ipomoea batatas, commonly known as sweet potato, is a vine that thrives in full sun and moist soil, with a preference for light to medium textures. Ipomoea batatas (Latin: Ipomoea batatas) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ipomoea batatas is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ipomoea batatas is a member native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ECU, ELS, and GUA. Ipomoea batatas thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium.
Ipomoea batatas grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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