Cooked and whole raw Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes on white.
Sliced and cooked Korean Gold Sweet Potato in a small basket on a wood cutting board.
Sweet Potato Plants, Korean Gold
Cut and whole Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes on a brown background.
Sliced Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes with sweet potato fritters on a jade colored background.
Cooked and whole raw Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes on white.
Sliced and cooked Korean Gold Sweet Potato in a small basket on a wood cutting board.
Sweet Potato Plants, Korean Gold
Cut and whole Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes on a brown background.
Sliced Korean Gold Sweet Potatoes with sweet potato fritters on a jade colored background.

Sweet Potato Plants,
Korean Gold

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Description

Ships mid-April thru May.

Your order contains 5 plants. This delicious sweet potato is popular in Korea and is one of the best-tasting varieties we have ever tried. The flavor is sweet and floral, with a perfectly balanced texture. While many Asian sweet potatoes are dense and dry, this variety offers an ideal creamy yet dry consistency. From topping pizzas to being served whole and roasted as a popular street food snack, sweet potatoes are deeply loved in Korean cuisine. It is perfect for making goguma mattang, a caramelized Korean side dish, and is also excellent for muffins, breads, or simply enjoying on its own.

Please consider these terms before ordering live plants:
Most plants will be 3" to 7" in height. All plants will ship promptly as available. Please make sure you are ready for your order in your growing zone, as these young, tender plants generally have no resistance to cold.

Growing Tips:
Korean Gold sweet potato is an heirloom that thrives in warm weather and requires a long growing season with at least 6-8 hours of full sun daily. It grows best in loose, well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of about 6.0. Keep the soil consistently moist while plants establish, then reduce watering as vines mature. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which encourage vine growth over tuber production.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Ipomoea batatas
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Vining
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Maturity
90–120
Planting Depth
2–3 in.
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
75–85°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Plant Korean Gold sweet potatoes after the last frost, when soil temperatures are at least 60 F. This variety grows best in USDA zones 7-11, where the growing season is long and warm. In cooler zones (6 and below), try using black plastic mulch, raised beds, or row covers to warm the soil and extend the growing season. Since sweet potatoes are frost-sensitive, be sure to check your local area’s last frost date before planting. If you’re not sure how to find your area's first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Hydrate the slips by soaking the roots in water or wrapping them in a damp paper towel before planting. Choose a location with loose, well-draining soil and full sun. Loosen the soil 12 inches deep, form 8-inch-high mounds, and space slips 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Plant slips 2-3 inches deep, making sure that the roots and lower stem are buried while keeping the leaves above soil level. Mulch with plastic or a thick layer of straw to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and warm the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist as plants establish.

How to Grow

Provide consistent moisture during the first few weeks to help plants establish roots. Once the vines spread and mature, they become more drought-tolerant, and watering can be reduced to every few days. You can fertilize with a low-nitrogen fertilizer (such as 5-10-10) about 3-4 weeks after planting to promote tuber development rather than excessive vine growth. Since vines spread widely, ensure they have enough space.

How to Save Seeds

  • Sweet potatoes are not propagated by seeds, but rather by saving tubers over the winter in a cool, dark place to replant the following spring.
  • Be sure to select the most healthy tubers for replanting.
  • Follow this comprehensive video guide to curing and storing sweet potatoes over winter.

FAQ

Are Korean Gold sweet potatoes frost-hardy?

No, they are not frost-hardy. Plant only after all danger of frost has passed, and harvest before the first fall frost.

How do I know when Korean Gold sweet potatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when the leaves and vines start to yellow, usually 90-120 days after planting. Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tubers.

Can I eat Korean Gold sweet potato leaves?

Yes, sweet potato greens are eaten widely in Asia, stir-fried or used young in salads, with a mild, spinach-like flavor. Pick a few leaves at a time so the vines keep feeding the tubers.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Exceptional flavor: Outstanding baked, especially campfire style.

  • Slender tubers: Lots of slender, smaller sweet potatoes that dice and roast well.

  • Plant slips promptly: Slips can arrive rootbound; plant soon or root cuttings from the vine.

  • Cure for storage: Keeps 6 to 9 months when cured well; sprouts early if not.

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