Murasaki Sweet Potato Bare Roots
Discover the Murasaki Sweet Potato, a unique Japanese variety that adds both visual appeal and exceptional flavor to your garden. Its striking purple skin encases a creamy white interior, offering a delightful nutty taste perfect for culinary creations. This vigorous vine thrives in full sun, growing to a mature height of 1.5 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide. Ready for harvest in 90-110 days, it's a nutritious and resilient choice for home gardeners seeking a flavorful and visually distinct vegetable.
$30.95
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3066
/ 3088
#3066 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+31%
Above average
Mature Height
1218
/ - IN
Who it's for
- Superior Flavor and Texture
- High Nutritional Value
- Vigorous Growth and High Yield Potential
Who should skip it
- Requires Long, Warm Season
- Immediate Planting Required
- Susceptible to Root Pests
Key Specs
Mature Height
12 - 18 IN
Mature Spread
48 - 72 IN
Days to Maturity
90 - 110
Fruit Size
7 - 9 IN
Sow Method
Direct
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Vine
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 8
Features
- Unique purple skin, creamy white flesh
- Distinct nutty flavor profile
- High in Vitamin C and fiber
- Resistant to common diseases
- Vigorous vine growth
- Edible and nutritious harvest
- Thrives in full sun
What customers say
Customer experiences with the Murasaki Sweet Potato Bare Roots are highly polarized, centering primarily on initial quality and viability. When successful, growers enthusiastically praise the vigorous growth and the exceptional flavor of the resulting sweet potatoes, noting their nutty, sweet profile. These positive reviews highlight the robust quality of the roots upon arrival. Conversely, a significant number of customers report receiving dried out, brittle, or molded bare roots that fail to sprout, severely impacting perceived value. The core issue appears linked to inconsistent handling during shipping and initial root condition. Success hinges on the roots arriving healthy and ready for planting, suggesting a need for improved packaging to ensure consistent product quality upon delivery.
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