Sweet Potato 'Belle'

The ‘Belle’ sweet potato is a descendant of ‘Bonita’, but distinguishes itself by its creamier tuber flesh.

The tubers have a very soft, smooth, light skin and cream-coloured flesh. The taste is refined and reminiscent of chestnut. The yield is slightly lower than ‘Bonita’, but this is more than compensated for by the improved texture and taste.

A flavourful variety for lovers of soft, creamy sweet potatoes.

Our active grower is constantly looking for the best sweet potato varieties for open ground or for the greenhouse. In May-June, he offers us young plants, and in November, the tubers, from which you can grow beautiful plants yourself.
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE PLANTS?
If you haven't grown plants yourself from a tuber in winter (see below), we have young plants available from May for planting out (after the last chance of night frost). The fast-creeping plants need space; plant them 40 cm apart and 80-90 cm between rows. Large raised beds are beneficial for soil warmth and thus for the yield. Regular watering is very important during dry periods; professional growers often use drip irrigation. Harvest at the latest before the first night frosts.
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A TUBER?
Just put it in the ground outside? No! The cultivation is a little different from growing seed potatoes. It's a fun indoor job, in a warm spot. (From May, this task can also be done directly outdoors in warm weather)
You need a propagator with a high lid, or you can use any container or pot that can accommodate one or more tubers lying down. In the latter case, it's wise to make a frame over which you stretch plastic for warmth and moisture retention.
Place the tubers (lying down) 2/3 under the soil in cocopeat 809620-seed-soil-cocopeat-briquettes. Keep them well-lit, moist, and warm; the tuber will produce many shoots. You can break or cut these off close to the tuber after 5-10 cm of growth and place them directly into a pot or swollen Jiffy-7 pellet. Each cutting will root very easily.
There are also other methods, for example in water, just watch this video on YouTube.

Names:
Latin: Ipomoea batatas
Dutch: Zoete Aardappel
English: Sweet Potato