Sweet potato varieties

Sweet potatoes are also called sweet potatoes. There are many varieties, and they are cultivated in the United States, Japan and other places. There are about 35 million varieties in the world, including artificial cultivation. Common ones include Xinnong No. 1, No. 4, Sushu No. 8, virus-free Beijing, Japanese Golden Potato, Xinong, etc.

Xin Nong No. 1

Xin Nong No. 1 is a variety bred in Beijing in 1999. This variety has large leaves, and the top leaves turn purple as it grows. The vines are long and It is intricate, about 1 meter long, and relatively concentrated. The skin is light red and has high starch content. Usually, it is planted every winter in the south. After harvesting in spring, it is planted again, and the harvest can be harvested in autumn.

Xinnong No.4

Xinnong No.4 is a cross between the Beijing variety and the Japanese variety. It inherits the advantages of both, with a long shape and short vines, and mature vines with long Pink flowers will bloom after reaching a certain age. This variety is resistant to drought and barrenness and has a very rich yield.

Sushu No. 8

Sushu No. 8 is a sweet potato variety with high yield and early maturation. It is a new generation of fine variety. It was bred from No. 8 and is native to China. In China, this kind of sweet potato is characterized by short vines, concentrated vines, dull yellow-brown skin, and orange-yellow flesh. It is a relatively widely planted variety.

Virus-free Beijing 553

Virus-free Beijing 553 originates from Beijing, China. The top leaves of this sweet potato are purple, and the whole plant is lying on the ground. The stems are slightly green when growing. , the main stem is relatively strong, up to more than 2 meters long, the side buds grow quickly and have many branches, less insect damage, and are resistant to barrenness. Sweet potato flowers usually bloom from June to September. The flowers are mostly purple-red and have no fragrance.

Japanese Golden Potato

Japanese Golden Potato is native to Japan and has now been introduced to my country. The leaves of this sweet potato are five-tooth-shaped and dark green. The vines are about 70 cm long and the flesh is mostly In its red meat state, this variety has high disease resistance, high vitamin content, and excellent taste. It is the best of contemporary sweet potatoes.

Xinong 431

Xinong 431 is a hybrid breed and was studied at the Institute of Botany of Northwest Agricultural University. The vines of this variety are 11.5 meters long and have many branches. The stems are relatively long, the skin of the potatoes is smooth, they taste sweet and chewy, and they have an excellent texture. They can be harvested in spring and autumn.