Sweet Potato Covington Live Plants
Best choice for home gardeners seeking high-yield, uniform sweet potato harvests.
Cultivate your own delicious sweet potatoes with the Covington Live Plants from Harris Seeds. These patented, certified slips are live transplants, ready to thrive in a long, warm growing season. Expect excellent yields of uniform sweet potatoes with vibrant rose-colored skin and deep orange flesh, maturing in about 100 days. For optimal growth in cooler climates, consider using black plastic to enhance soil warmth. Please note that seasonal shipments have specific delivery restrictions to AK, CA, HI, and PR.
$25.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-6%
Below average
Plant Type
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Beginner gardeners needing reliable, disease-resistant plant varieties
- Market gardeners seeking consistent and efficient crop harvests
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and culinary versatility
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with unreliable mail delivery services
- Northern growers with short, cool summer seasons
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for the lowest possible startup costs
Performance breakdown
Yield Reliability
Certified slips ensure consistent, high-volume harvests for home gardeners.
Variety Quality
The patented Covington strain is the industry standard for uniform tubers.
Climate Adaptability
Strict heat requirements limit success in shorter, cooler northern growing seasons.
Ease of Planting
Live transplants eliminate the guesswork associated with starting from seed.
Culinary Appeal
Deep orange flesh and vibrant skin offer premium market-grade aesthetics.
Logistical Accessibility
Regional shipping restrictions create significant hurdles for gardeners in specific states.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Annual
Maturation Days
100 Days
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Vine
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Edible
True
Model Number
12635BRTSTL-12EA
Features
- Produces uniform sweet potatoes
- Deep orange flesh and rose skin
- Certified live transplants (slips)
- Patented Covington variety
- 100 days to full maturation
- Requires warm growing season
- Excellent yield potential
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Covington sweet potato plants, primarily focusing on exceptional quality and impressive harvest yields. Reviewers consistently note the robust health of the slips upon arrival, leading to reliable establishment. The Covington variety is praised for producing large, uniform sweet potatoes, resulting in record harvests for many growers. This success establishes strong value for the investment. While a small number of plants arrive stressed, often due to shipping conditions, customer service responsiveness in handling replacements mitigates these issues. The core driver of positive sentiment remains the high success rate and dependable, quality yield, positioning these slips as a premium choice for maximizing sweet potato production.
Know before you buy
Slips are young, rooted shoots taken from a mature sweet potato. You should plant them directly into the soil after the danger of frost has passed and the ground is thoroughly warmed.
Because these plants have a vining growth habit, they require ample room to spread. Space your slips about 12 to 18 inches apart in rows that are at least 3 feet wide to allow the vines to develop properly.
Covington sweet potatoes require a long, warm growing season to reach maturity. If you live in a cooler region, you can help the soil retain heat by covering the planting area with black plastic mulch before setting out your slips.
These plants typically reach maturity in about 100 days. You will know they are ready when the vines begin to yellow or turn brown, signaling that the tubers have finished sizing up.
Yes, sweet potatoes are heat-loving plants that perform best in full sun. Ensure your planting site receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best yield and root development.
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