Orleans Sweet Potato Slips – 10 Plants – Orange Sweet Potatoes Vine

Grow Delicious Orleans Sweet Potatoes with Ease

Start your sweet potato harvest with our 10 Orleans Sweet Potato Slips. These non-GMO and chemical-free slips are ready to plant and will bring you a bountiful crop of orange sweet potatoes. Orleans sweet potatoes are an improved variety, known for their sweetness and high percentage of #1 grade potatoes. Get ready to enjoy homegrown goodness!

Our Orleans sweet potato slips are an excellent choice for gardeners across the country, even those with shorter growing seasons. These plants perform best in sandy soils, producing long, trailing vines that yield delicious, sweet potatoes. Space plants 10-12″ apart in rows with 4′ plant spacing to allow for ample growth. Remember, these are not ideal for container or raised bed gardens due to their sprawling nature.

Key Benefits:

• Improved Variety: Orleans sweet potatoes offer superior sweetness and a higher yield of #1 grade potatoes compared to Beauregard.
• Disease Resistance: These slips exhibit resistance to Fusarium wilt and Rhizopus soft rot, ensuring healthier plants.
• Adaptable Growth: With a 90-day maturity, Orleans sweet potatoes are suitable for various climates and growing seasons.
• Non-GMO & Chemical-Free: Grow your food naturally without harmful additives.
• Easy to Grow: These slips are relatively easy to establish and maintain, making them perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Planting Instructions: Upon arrival, rehydrate the slips in water for a couple of days. If roots are minimal, allow them to sit in water for up to a week, changing the water daily and adding hydrogen peroxide or rooting hormone. Plant in loose, well-drained soil as deep as the first set of leaves. Water well and provide shade for at least one week until established.

Disease Resistance Details:

• Soil rot: Intermediate to Resistant
• Root knot: Susceptible
• Fusarium wilt: Resistant
• Rhizopus soft rot: Resistant
• Bacterial soft rot: Susceptible
• Fusarium root rot: Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take for Orleans sweet potato slips to mature? Orleans sweet potato slips typically mature in about 90 days, making them a great option even for shorter growing seasons.
2. What is the ideal spacing for planting Orleans sweet potato slips? Space the plants 10-12 inches apart along the row, with a 4-foot spacing between rows to allow for the vines to sprawl.
3. What kind of soil is best for growing Orleans sweet potatoes? Orleans sweet potatoes thrive best in loose, well-drained, sandy soils. Avoid heavy, clay soils for optimal growth.
4. How do I care for the sweet potato slips when they first arrive? Upon arrival, rehydrate the slips in a cup of water for a couple of days. If they lack root growth, keep them in water for up to a week, changing the water daily, until roots develop.
5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing Orleans sweet potatoes? Orleans sweet potatoes can be successfully grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-11, making them adaptable to a wide range of climates.