Bayou Belle Sweet Potato Slips, Organic
Cultivate the striking Bayou Belle Sweet Potato, celebrated for its attractive burgundy-pink skin and deep orange flesh. Gardeners appreciate this variety for its firm texture when baked and its tendency to yield slightly higher harvests than the Beauregard type. These USDA Certified Organic slips mature in approximately 90 to 120 days. They are easily propagated via slips and require full sun for best growth. Reviewers consistently praise their delicious flavor and exceptional storage capabilities, making them a favorite for edible root production.
$11.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2781
/ 3183
#2781 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Plant Type
Vegetable (Annual)
/ Vegetable (Annual)
Who it's for
- Certified Organic Stock
- High Yielding Variety
- Excellent Disease Resistance
Who should skip it
- Perishable and Time-Sensitive Shipping
- Requires Long, Hot Growing Season
- Higher Initial Cost Than Seeds
Key Specs
Plant Type
Vegetable (Annual)
Botanical Name
Ipomoea batatas
Edible Parts
Root
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full sun
Certification
USDA Certified Organic
Propagation Method
Slip
Maturity Time
90 to 120 days
Shipping Restriction
Perishable items ship via USPS priority mail or UPS ground
Features
- Attractive burgundy-pink skin and deep orange flesh
- Higher yield than Beauregard variety
- Stores exceptionally well for long periods
- Delicious flavor profile reported by growers
- Requires full sun exposure for best growth
- USDA Certified Organic quality
- Easily propagated via slips
- Ideal for edible root production
What customers say
Growers highly value the Bayou Belle Sweet Potato Slips for their robust nature and superior organic quality. The core positive theme centers on the exceptional vigor and high yields, often noting the resulting potatoes possess superior sweetness and texture. Customers appreciate the careful packaging that generally ensures slips arrive healthy and ready for planting. While the product is recognized as a premium option, a recurring challenge involves the inherent risk of shipping live material. A small number of buyers experienced stress or failure upon arrival, slightly impacting overall satisfaction. Despite these logistical variables, the consensus is that successful establishment yields a harvest well worth the investment, confirming the variety's reputation among dedicated organic gardeners.
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