Boniato—Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir
This document provides an overview of the boniato, also known as the Cuban sweet potato, which has a distinctive white interior. Boniatos have become a significant commercial crop in Florida, particularly in Dade County, due to the growing Cuban population. The document details the cultivation meth...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139546 |
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| Summary: | This document provides an overview of the boniato, also known as the Cuban sweet potato, which has a distinctive white interior. Boniatos have become a significant commercial crop in Florida, particularly in Dade County, due to the growing Cuban population. The document details the cultivation methods, including the use of transplants and vine cuttings, and highlights the challenges such as pest problems and root decay. Despite these issues, boniatos are grown year-round in South Florida, with an average growing season of 150 days and yields of 5-6 tons per acre. Original publication date April 1994.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |