Erato Deep Orange

Erato Deep Orange Potato

A stunning, traditional orange sweet potato with rich, sweet flavour. Producing large, vibrant tubers and beautiful foliage and flowers, this versatile vegetable can be cooked like spinach or roasted, boiled, mashed, or even made into delicious chips. Packed with vitamins and iron, it’s a real showstopper in both garden and kitchen.

Harvest

August to October. When tubers are fully developed and the foliage begins to yellow.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Space 40cm apart in well-drained soil.

• Acclimatisation: Gradually harden off your plants over a week after the last frost before planting outside.

• Position: Sweet potatoes thrive in warm conditions—ideal in a greenhouse or outdoors with soil warmed using black plastic or a cloche.

• Watering & Care: Keep soil consistently moist until plants are established, especially in dry weather.

• Spacing: Expect vines to spread up to 3m, so allow plenty of room to grow.

Top Tips

• Versatile Cooking: Young leaves can be cooked like spinach, while tubers are perfect roasted, boiled, mashed, or as chips.

• Warmth is Key: The warmer the soil, the better the yield—greenhouse cultivation often produces the best results.

• Regular Harvesting: Lift carefully to avoid damaging the tubers, and store in a cool, dry place to prolong shelf life.