Sweet Potato being harvested in the field

(1/7) Sweet Potato being harvested in the field By U.S. Department of Agriculture [Public Domain Mark 1.0] (Photo Credits)

Sweet Potato tubers growing in the ground

(2/7) Sweet Potato tubers growing in the ground By H. Zell [GFDL, CC BY-SA 3.0] (Photo Credits)

The flowers of a sweet potato plant

(3/7) The flowers of a sweet potato plant

Lots of sweet potato plants growing together in a planting

(4/7) Lots of sweet potato plants growing together in a planting

A patch of a lot of sweet potatoes grown together

(5/7) A patch of a lot of sweet potatoes grown together

Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star For Sale

(6/7) Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star For Sale

Leaf of the Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star

(7/7) Leaf of the Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star

fullscreen1

Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star

Ipomea batatas
Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Sweet Potato > Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star
Purple skin with pale cream flesh. A warm and sunny position is essential, this variety is less susceptible to attack by soil insects than gold types. The Sweet Potato is a perennial trailing plant that develops fleshy tuberous roots over summer which are... Read More

$17.90 ($4.95-$17.90 choose a size)

event_busy When will it be in Stock?

We previously had the most to buy in Sep and Feb. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Apr and Aug. Remember to click above to get notified when it is available once more.

Specifications of Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June, July, August, September

Create a Filter to find similar plants

Perennial Vegetables
Create Filter filter_vintage

Customers also bought

These plants are often purchased together. Also check plant information for suitability in your orchard.

Sweet Potato - Kumara

$18.75 ($4.90-$18.75 choose a size)

An Heirloom variety thought to originate in Polynesia, though the variety is also to be found throughout New Zealand. Tubers tend to be as large as sweet potatoes, with red skin and ivory flesh heavily marbled throughout in violet. This colour intensifies upon cooking. Especially creamy, Kumara is superb either mashed or baked. Contains high levels of Anthocyanins which has been studied for it's benefits with Alzheimer's Disease though it is best to research this or speak with an expert. Leaves are small and emerald-green running from dark purple petioles, and can be eaten as a substitute for any leafy green, such as Kale or Spinach either fresh or steamed. The shoot tips are especially tender.

Pear - Hood

$39.00

Large, golden yellow fruit with a creamy white flesh. Great for fresh eating as the flesh is crisp and sweet. Vigorous tree, resistant to blight. Subtropical variety Chill 350 hours.

Taro Pacific

$19.90

A large tuber, sometimes reaching up to 3-4 kg. Taro a staple crops of the Pacific. The delicious tuber can substitute potato in almost any dish. Its heart-shaped leaves make for an attractive ornamental plant that grows well in both shade and sun. Prefers moist soil.Taro should never be eaten raw, due to the presence of harmful oxalates, which are eliminated with cooking. These substances are particularly high in the leaves. Weed Warning: in tropical areas, Taro can spread overtime especially in waterways, displacing native vegetation. Plant responsibly

Yuzu - Grafted

$59.00 ($59.00-$99.00 choose a size)

Native to China, the Yuzu has been used and cultivated in this region for thousands of years. The fruit is tart, resembling a grapefruit with mandarin overtones. It is rarely eaten as a fresh fruit but is used to makes sauces, preserves and a popular yuzu vinegar. In Korea thinly sliced fruits are combined with sugar and honey to make a thick marmalade like syrup. Yuzu kosho is a spicy Japanese sauce made from green or ripe yellow yuzu zest, chillis and salt. The yuzu is more cold tolerant than most other citrus, being able to tolerate to -5 degrees

Vanilla Vine

$24.00 ($24.00-$46.95 choose a size)

The fermented pod of this climbing orchid is harvested from the Vanilla Vine or orchid, an aromatic sweet scents used to flavour cakes, and perfumes. Must be hand pollinated. The only insect capable of pollinating the blossom is the Melipona, a bee (see video) , native only to Mexico so all plants must be hand pollinated within 12 hours of the flower opening. The pods take nine month to develop.
Free Freight

Nashi Pear - Hosui

$49.00

A very large, juicy, sweet, low acid, bronze-skinned pear that is one of the most popular varieties. Hosui is partially self-pollinating however will benefit from cross pollination with Kosui.

Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Jane16
★★★★★ 6y ago

EASTWOOD, NSW, Australia

Since it arrived from Daley's it has been repotted into 100% organic compost, rock dust and blood and bone. Receives ~4hours of full sun on the verandah, and a few hours of filtered light on top of that. Water daily when it spikes 30C, otherwise 2nd da...

tony1
★★★★ 13y ago

,

So far the plants I got from Daleys Fruit looks healthy. Once I transplanted them, they just take off.  I will surely never hesistate to buy plant from Daleys.

(1/1)

fullscreen
Graibeard
★★ 14y ago

Carnegie, VIC, Australia

A bit outside it's best growing zone but it did grow and set tubers, will give it some more attention and see what happens nest season

  • Postage Free Truck
  • Plant List
  • Calculate Freight