{"product_id":"409584-1","title":"Sweet Potato 'Belle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Belle’ sweet potato is a descendant of ‘Bonita’, but distinguishes itself by its creamier tuber flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flavourful variety for lovers of soft, creamy sweet potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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. \u003cbr\u003eWHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE PLANTS?\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003cbr\u003eWHAT DO YOU DO WITH A TUBER?\u003cbr\u003eJust 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)\u003cbr\u003eYou 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.\u003cbr\u003ePlace 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.\u003cbr\u003eThere are also other methods, for example in water, just watch this video on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003eLatin: Ipomoea batatas\u003cbr\u003eDutch: Zoete Aardappel\u003cbr\u003eEnglish: Sweet Potato\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"3 young plants","offer_id":45193773252661,"sku":"409584.1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/409584.jpg?v=1781509166","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en-eu\/products\/409584-1","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}