The purple flesh of the Sweet Potato Molokai is high in antioxidants

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Sweet Potato - Molokai Purple

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Vibrant, purple flesh and dark skinned tuber. High in anthocyanins, sweet but starchier than other types. Originating in South America, these purple fleshed varieties were taken across the Pacific by the Spanish to Japan and then by the Japanese to Hawai... Read More

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Pot Vol.	0.75L
Height	10-20cm
Propagation Method	Cutting
sku	5495

Specifications of Sweet Potato - Molokai Purple

Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic), Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Fast

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