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Covington Sweet Potato

A superior new variety!

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Product Description

Very uniform roots
Produces high yields
Long storage time

From North Carolina State, it's rapidly replacing Beauregard in commercial plantings. Not because of flavor, both are sweet with great flavor. And it isn't because of yield, they are both very good yielders. In truth, there are three key differences: 1) Storage time is much longer than Beauregard (which can begin to deteriorate beginning in January). 2) Covington roots are very uniform in shape and not prone to produce misshapen or long, narrow roots. (Georgia Jet is especially prone to misshapen roots and football-sized lunkers that are hard to bake or process.) 3) Covington is resistant to Russet crack and Southern root-knot nematode, either of which can make growing sweet potatoes very discouraging! Great for boiling, roasting, or mashing. 100–115 DAYS.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
12-15 inches.
Spacing
Space plants 12 - 18 inches apart, in rows that are 3 feet apart.
Yield
Heavy yield - equivalent to Beauregard.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
12-15 inches.
Spacing
Space plants 12 - 18 inches apart, in rows that are 3 feet apart.
Yield
Heavy yield - equivalent to Beauregard.
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

BloomsEarly Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer

Botanical NameIpomoea batata 'Covington'

FoliageGreen, heart-shaped leaves.

FormVegetable, Sweet Potato

FruitBright orange flesh, rose colored skin.

Height12-15 inches.

PollinatorSelf-pollinating

SizePremium

Spread6-12 feet.

YieldHeavy yield - equivalent to Beauregard.

Hardiness Zone3-9
Days To Maturity100 - 115 Days

DepthSet plants 2 - 3 inches deep into the soil. Firm soil with fingertips and water well.

Flower FormFlower color is violet - pale pink.

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

LightFull Sun

Soil RequirementsLoamy Soil

SpacingSpace plants 12 - 18 inches apart, in rows that are 3 feet apart.
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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Sweet Potatoes

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	5/11/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5A	5/5/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B - 7B	4/21/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
8A - 9B	4/14/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
10A - 10B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Sweet Potato Slips

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Sweet Potato Slips: Site Prep
Sweet Potato Slips: Planting
Sweet Potato Slips: Harvesting

Shipping

Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule

Sweet Potatoes

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 4B	5/11/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5A	5/5/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B - 7B	4/21/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
8A - 9B	4/14/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
10A - 10B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.