This project introduced and evaluated a new category of sweet potato, with red/purple skin and orange flesh. This new variety has specific cultural requirements to produce more roots of marketable size and a need to refine these cultural requirements.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund