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Appearance: Medium to large, oblong tubers with purple red skin. Vibrant orange flesh that retains its color when cooked.
Flavor: Naturally sweet, with a creamy texture ideal for baking, mashing, or frying.
Maturity: Early-maturing variety, ready for harvest in 90–110 days.
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place at 55–60°F (13–15°C).
Planting Preparation: Start with slips (young shoots sprouted from mature sweet potatoes). Slips can be purchased or grown by placing a sweet potato in water or soil until it sprouts. Timing: Plant slips 2–4 weeks after the last frost, when the soil temperature is at least 65°F (18°C). Spacing: Space slips 12–18 inches apart in rows 3–4 feet apart.
Garnet Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas), also called "Garnet yams," are a popular variety known for their vibrant orange flesh, deep red-purple skin, and sweet, moist texture when cooked. Despite the "yam" label, they are true sweet potatoes and unrelated to true yams.