Okinawan Sweet Potatoes, White Skin Purple Flesh Potato Starter Live Plants - 4 Rooted Slips

Okinawan Sweet Potatoes also known as Hawaiian Purple Sweet Potatoes, native to the Americas, it was brought to Japan sometime between 1492 and 1605. The hardy plant grew well in Japan and quickly became popular in a variety of Japanese dishes. When it eventually made its way to the Hawaiian Islands, brought by the Polynesians, the crop flourished in the rich volcanic soil. Okinawan Sweet Potatoes has a mildly sweet flavor with notes of honey and a dry, very starchy texture. They are known for being a super food rich in antioxidants , known as anthocyanin is the pigment which is responsible for the brilliant purple color of the flesh.   Plant Type: Vegetable Grows Best In: Full Sun Fruit Size: 6-8" Long Days to Maturity: 80 Days Growth Type: Spring Seedling Spacing: Sow 12-18" apart in rows   Sweet potatoes need at least six hours of full sun a day. While they can still grow in partial shade, the crop will thrive better with direct sunlight. Plant with the roots side facing down, bury