O’Henry Sweet Potato

The moment we tasted O’Henry, we were hooked! The creamy gold flesh is smooth and stringless. The flavor is lighter and more delicate than other sweet potatoes and has hints of honey and nuts. The sweet, aromatic tubers are also slightly drier than other sweet potatoes making them perfect for baking. The plants are 12 in. tall when mature and produce high yields of huge tan-skinned tubers that grow as a compact cluster underneath the plant, making them extremely easy to dig out. O’Henry does well in full sun, at planting sites that are rich in organic matter and have well-drained soil. 100 DAYS. Zones 3-9.

Ipomoea batatas ‘O’Henry’
Height: 12 inches.
Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart in rows that are 3 feet apart.
Spread:6 – 12 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Self pollinating.
Yield: Heavy yields. Matures in late Summer – early Fall (100 days).
Color: Violet, pale pink.
Size: 12 Plants
Blooms: Summer
Fruit: Tan skin, creamy gold flesh. Flower color violet-pale pink. Tuber color cream-tan. Can be stored up to 10 weeks.
Days To Maturity: 100 Days
Zone: 3-9
Form: Vegetable, Sweet Potato
Flower Form: n/a
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with some organic matter.
Growth Rate: Fast once established, which takes approximately 4 – 6 weeks
Pruning: None n/a
Foliage: Lobed leaves with sharp elongated tips.