Sweetpotato Variety Trial -- 1999
For this trial, pre-rooted sweetpotato slips were planted in a Norfolk fine sandy loam soil in 36-inch rows with 12 inch spacing in the row. Carolina Rose, Carolina Ruby, Jewel, Porto Rico, and Hernandez were planted on 10 June 1999 and Haymen, ... [... more]
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Sweetpotato Taste Test
Carl E. Niedziela Jr. and Christopher D. Mullins, Extension Horticulturists Bob Jones, Extension Agent in Charlotte County, conducted an informal taste test of six sweetpotato varieties last fall. Twelve Master Gardeners and three Extension staff ... [... more]
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Sweet Potato Variety Trial - 1994
For this trial, sweet potatoes were presprouted for two weeks prior to bedding at 85o F and 85-90% relative humidity. Because of unseasonably cold, wet weather, bedding was delayed by three weeks. Slips were transplanted and irrigated (0.5 inches ... [... more]
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