Beauregard is the dominant commercial orange sweet potato in the United States, released by Louisiana State University in 1987 and prized for its high yield and relatively short season. It produces smooth, rose-to-copper skinned roots with deep orange flesh that cooks up sweet and moist, making it the standard supermarket sweet potato. Beauregard matures earlier than many older varieties, which allows it to be grown successfully in cooler northern regions with shorter summers. Its vigorous, spreading vines and dependable production made it revolutionize the sweet potato industry. Gardeners favor it for reliable harvests of uniform, good-sized roots, and it stores well when properly cured, remaining a benchmark against which newer varieties are measured.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and moist with classic orange sweet potato flavor that deepens and sweetens further after curing.
Visual Characteristics
Smooth rose to copper skin over deep orange flesh, producing uniform elongated tapered roots.
Growing Tips
Plant slips after all frost danger passes and cure harvested roots in warmth to develop full sweetness.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.