Hawaiian Sweet Potato PLANT (Ipomoea batatas) – Untreated & Heirloom Also known as: Okinawan Purple Sweet PotatoGrow your own vibrant superfood! This Hawaiian (Okinawan) Sweet Potato is an easy-to-grow, prolific perennial vegetable, prized for its stunning purple flesh and exceptional health benefits. It produces delicious, starchy tubers perfect for roasting, boiling, or grilling, and its tender leaves are a nutritious leafy green, excellent sautéed like spinach.A Nutritional Powerhouse: This isn’t just a sweet potato; it’s a functional food. Scientific research highlights its remarkable profile:Rich in Anthocyanins: The vibrant purple colour comes from these powerful antioxidants, known for their anti-inflammatory and disease-fighting properties.Packed with Carotenoids & Polysaccharides: Supports brain health, cardiovascular function, and metabolic wellness.Versatile Health Benefits: Studies note potential for antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) activity, as well as improvements in memory and gut health. (Source: Laveriano-Santos et al., 2022)From Garden to Table:Tubers: Must be cooked (boiled, baked, or grilled) to enjoy their sweet, nutty flavour and creamy texture.Leaves: A delicious and productive bonus! Harvest young leaves and shoots to stir-fry or braise lightly with garlic.Product Details:Price is for one (1) young sweet potato plant (slip) supplied in a small nursery pot.Please note: The product image is an example. The plant you receive will be at a similar stage of growth.Naturally grown from a mother plant in our permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD.Dispatch within Australia only. Unfortunately, we cannot send to Norfolk Island, TAS, or WA.Local pick-up is available by appointment.A Small Nursery Note: We are a small-scale operation. While I usually have well-established plants ready, high demand may result in a short waiting period.Planting & Growing TipsInitial Care: Upon arrival, give your plant a good drink and place it in a partially shaded, sheltered spot. Allow it to recover from its journey for a few days before transplanting.Transplanting: Plant into the garden or a large container when roots begin to emerge from the drainage holes. Water thoroughly immediately after planting.Position: Prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It will grow in partial shade but produces best in full sun. A slightly raised garden bed is ideal to prevent waterlogging.Feeding: For a bumper harvest, feed with a liquid fertiliser like compost tea or a balanced organic formula during the growing season.Additional NotesSun Acclimatisation: Our plants are grown in partial shade. Gradually introduce them to full sun over a week before planting in their permanent position.Cooking Tip: Remember, the tubers must be cooked before consumption to be edible and enjoyable.Disclaimer: As with any new food, we recommend you research before consumption. Please also see the full disclaimer in the footer of this page.
