Ipomoea pandurata
Ipomoea panduratafam. Convolvulaceae
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Ipomoea pandurata, cunoscută sub numele de skip, aparține familiei Convolvulaceae și este nativă în regiuni precum Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia și West Virginia. Această plantă perenială se dezvolte în soarele plin sau parte a zilei și preferă sustrat umed de tip lichid (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). Puteți atinge o înălțime de până la 3,5 metri și este cunoscută pentru rădăcinile sale comestibile.
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What is Ipomoea pandurata?
Ipomoea pandurata, cunoscută sub numele de skip, aparține familiei Convolvulaceae și este nativă în regiuni precum Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Mi
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Cultivare
Ipomoea pandurata se dezvolte bine în soarele plin și preferă sustrat umed de tip lichid (sandy), mediu sau greu (clay). În zonele de durabilitate 6-9, această plantă poate atinge o înălțime de până la 3,5 metri ca plantă perenială. Pentru propagarea acestui tip de plantă, puteți începe din semințe sau prin cuturi. Părțile comestibile sunt rădăcinile sale, care pot fi recoltate pentru a fi utilizate.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
3.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Ipomoea pandurata for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, low-maintenance approach to growing Ipomoea pandurata.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, potting soil, containers or garden space.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost when temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with a mix of light, medium, or heavy texture. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost or directly sow in warm weather. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost passes.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Place in full sun for best growth.
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Ongoing care
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and remove dead leaves. Harvest roots in late fall for food use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too early in cold soil, neglecting regular pruning, not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The roots of Ipomoea pandurata are edible and can be prepared in various ways. Typically, they are dug from the ground and either boiled or roasted before consumption. Skip
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VIIDistribuție
28 native · 2 introduced
Distribuție
28 native · 2 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 28 native· 2 introduced
Europe1 region
introduced (1)Italy
Asia1 region
native (1)Georgia
Broader regions
native:District of Columbia, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
introduced:South Australia
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