Growing Sweet Potato, also Kumara

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

Plant shoots or cuttings (Slips). Best planted at soil temperatures between 63°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 16 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 15-17 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Best in Separate bed

Your comments and tips

02 Jan 12, Lisa Baird (USA - Zone 6a climate): I also long for NZ Kumara, and have been unable to find them in the states. Where can I order tubers for growing or for eating? I'll start a greenhouse if needed. Thank you.
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18 Nov 11, graham (USA - Zone 5a climate): I would like to try to grow kumara potatoes in our green house as you say they need a long growing season. Can you advise me where I can buy tubers/seeds? Many thanks Graham
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26 Jun 18, timothy (USA - Zone 5b climate): I get my slips from Pioneer Garden and Seed in Villa Park IL. I grew sweet potatoes for two summers with great harvests. I am not sure why they say 5b is not good for sweet potatoes.
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17 Mar 11, Kim Davies (USA - Zone 5a climate): I ate kumara everyday when visiting NZ and loved it! Because it was less sweet than USA sweet potatoes. I am craving it and need to find out how and if I can get seeds and grow it in Virginia? Would love your help on this!
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