Sweet Potato- Eclipse

Description

Sweet Potato Eclipse is a top-tier variety of sweet potato known for its rich, deep purple skin and smooth, creamy flesh. Its vibrant color and exceptional sweetness make it perfect for a variety of dishes, including roasting, baking, mashing, or frying. The Eclipse variety thrives in warmer climates, producing high-yielding, uniform tubers with excellent storage potential. Its robust flavor and texture make it a favorite among home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.

Features:

• Color: Deep purple skin with light orange to golden flesh, adding a unique visual appeal to your garden and meals.
• Shape: Oblong, smooth tubers that grow to medium size, perfect for harvesting and cooking.
• Taste: Rich, sweet flavor with a smooth, creamy texture, ideal for a variety of cooking methods.
• Harvest: High-yielding, with mature tubers ready to harvest in 100-110 days from planting.
• Plant Type: Warm-season vegetable, thriving in hot climates with plenty of sun.
• Storage: Excellent storage potential, allowing you to enjoy fresh sweet potatoes throughout the winter.
• Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common sweet potato pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy crop.

Specifications:

• Plant Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).
• Mature Tubers: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long, with an even, consistent shape.
• Growing Season: Prefers hot weather, with a growing season of 100-110 days.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2.
• Watering: Requires consistent watering, particularly during the growing season, but avoid over-watering.
• Light Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth and flavor development.

Sweet Potato Eclipse is a fantastic variety for gardeners looking for a flavorful, colorful, and high-yielding sweet potato that thrives in warm climates and offers excellent culinary versatility. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners!