Scott's Nursery Ltd.
Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas 'Covington'
Common Name: Sweet Potato 'Covington'
Vegetable Type: Perennial
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam
Root Size: Large
Temperature: Warm-season crop, requires a long growing season
Spacing: Plant slips 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart
Height: Vines can spread up to 10 feet
Width: Vines can spread up to 10 feet
Maturity Time: 90-110 days
Culinary Uses: Ideal for roasting, baking, mashing, and as a pie filling
Flavour Profile: Sweet and nutty
Companion Plants: Beans, corn, and marigolds
Resistant To: Generally resistant to pests and diseases, but susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soil
