Sweet potato, also known as sweet potato, sweet potato, etc., is a kind of root and rhizome dish, which is mostly planted in April-May in spring, which varies from region to region, and is generally propagated by sowing.

planting time in north and south: there is not much difference in planting time between north and south, and it can be planted in April and May.

planting time in greenhouse: with the progress of science and technology, it is very common to plant sweet potatoes in greenhouse, which can be planted all year round.

origin and planting month of sweet potato

this plant of sweet potato is mostly distributed in southern China, and the more common origins are Hunan, Guangdong, Taiwan Province, Fujian and other provinces.

Hunan sweet potato

Hunan sweet potato, also known as kudzuvine and radish, can be planted in April and May. The sweet potato meat here is white and has high starch content.

Fujian sweet potato

Fujian sweet potato, known as Pangu, can be planted in spring and autumn, and can mature in 5-6 months after planting. The sweet potato here is characterized by large fruit, weighing 1-1.5 kg.

There are not many varieties of sweet potato and planting month

, and they are generally divided into early-maturing species and late-maturing species according to maturity time.

Early-maturing sweet potato

Early-maturing sweet potato is planted in April-May, and its maturity is in May-June. This kind of sweet potato is characterized by fast growth, thin skin and less fiber, and is suitable for fresh or fried food.

Late-maturing sweet potato

The growth cycle of late-maturing sweet potato is about 18 days, and it will mature in October. This sweet potato is characterized by its thick skin and high fiber content, and its fruit is more suitable for processing and milling.