What is the best month to plant sweet potatoes?

When to plant sweet potato flowers

Sweet potato flowers are usually planted in spring or summer. In most cases, they are best planted in early March each year. In addition, sweet potato flowers can be planted as late as July. Sweet potato flowers are usually planted and propagated by rhizomes.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting sweet potato flowers in the south and the north is different. Generally, sweet potato flowers are planted around March in spring in the south, and around April and May in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Sweet potato flowers can be planted in greenhouses. There is a difference between the time for greenhouse planting and the time for open-air planting of sweet potato flowers. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of sweet potato flowers is in January and February. During planting and maintenance, attention should also be paid to temperature control.

Sweet potato flower origin and planting month

Sweet potato flower refers to dahlia. The origin of sweet potato flower is Mexico. It is now cultivated all over the world. Generally in China, the main production areas of sweet potato flower are Shandong, Hunan, Zhejiang, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian.

Guangdong sweet potato flower

Guangdong sweet potato flowers are usually planted around March in spring and usually mature in September or October. Guangdong sweet potato flowers have rich colors and high ornamental value.

Fujian sweet potato flower

Fujian sweet potato flowers are usually planted in March and April, and usually bloom in June-August. The flowers of Fujian sweet potato flowers are relatively large, with many petals, and they bloom very beautifully.

Sweet potato flower varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of sweet potato flowers. The more common ones in life are Huazi, Ruibao, Fushou, Shouguang, Chaoying, Xinhuang, Hongfei, Xinquan, Liren, Zhubao, and Hongzan.

Red hairpin sweet potato flower

The red hairpin sweet potato flower is usually planted in March in spring and will mature in September. The flower color of the red hairpin sweet potato flower is pink, the flower shape is very similar to that of a rose, and the petals are mixed round.

Ruibao sweet potato flower

Ruibao sweet potato flower is planted in March and April every year and will bloom in August. The flower shape of Ruibao sweet potato flower is different from others. It is shaped like a water lily and the color of the flower is mostly orange-red.