Bayou Belle Sweet Potato

Bayou Belle is a productive sweet potato variety prized for its red skin, orange flesh, and excellent roasting qualities. Known for both flavor and resilience, this variety is well-suited for home gardeners and small farmers looking for a reliable, heavy-yielding crop. The vines can reach up to 13 feet in length, providing robust ground cover that helps suppress weeds and protect developing roots.

Adaptable to USDA Zones 8–10, Bayou Belle thrives in warm, well-drained soil and full sun. With a maturity range of 90–120 days, it produces uniform roots that are both visually appealing and rich in flavor. The moist, sweet flesh lends itself perfectly to roasting, baking, and mashing, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen. Bayou Belle also stores well after curing, ensuring you can enjoy your harvest for months.

Each order includes one whole sweet potato, which can produce a dozen or more plants when grown into slips. Starting your own slips is a cost-effective and rewarding way to expand your crop, and with proper care, you can maintain a steady supply year after year. Slips should be planted after the last frost when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 65°F.

Learn more about planting and caring for sweet potatoes in our Sweet Potato Growing Guide.

Skin/Flesh: Red skin / Orange flesh
Days to Maturity: 90–120
Vine Length: Up to 13 feet
Zones: 8–10
Planting Method: Whole sweet potato for slip production