vegetable variety in zone 8b
Georgia Jet sweet potato in zone 8b
Georgia Jet · Ipomoea batatas
- Zone
- 8b 15°F to 20°F
- Growing season
- 260 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 130
The verdict
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About Georgia Jet
Sweet, moist, deep orange; bred for short seasons. Baking, roasting. Earliest-maturing sweet potato (90 days), viable in zone 6 home gardens with full season.
Critical timing for zone 8b
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Common challenges in zone 8b
- ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- ▸ Citrus greening risk
- ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils
Modified care for zone 8b
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Georgia Jet in adjacent zones
Other sweet potato varieties for zone 8b
- Beauregard
Sweet, moist, dense, deep orange flesh; classic Southern sweet potato. Baking, mashing, pies, roasting, fries.…
- Jewel
Very sweet, moist, dark orange flesh; large copper-skinned roots. Baking, casseroles, candied. Heritage variet…
- Murasaki
Mild, dry, almost chestnut-like; purple skin with white flesh. Roasting, baking, the Japanese-style sweet pota…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Georgia Jet sweet potato grow in zone 8b?
Yes. Georgia Jet is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 8b, which includes zone 8b.
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