Covington Sweet Potato Only for GU 2) Covington roots are very

2) Covington roots are very uniform in shape and not prone to produce misshapen or long

The freestone fruits have yellow skins with about 80 percent red blush and ripen in late June to early July

Full sun to partial shade

The sturdy

the Frostbite™ thrives even in chilly USDA Zone 3b

Covington Sweet Potato Only for GU 2) Covington roots are veryFrom North Carolina State, it's rapidly replacing Beauregard in commercial plantings. Not because of flavor, both are sweet with great flavor. And it isn't because of yield, they are both very good yielders. In truth, there are three key differences: 1) Storage time is much longer than Beauregard (which can begin to deteriorate beginning in January). 2) Covington roots are very uniform in shape and not prone to produce misshapen or long, narrow roots.