Jersey, often called Yellow Jersey, is an old American heirloom sweet potato with pale skin and dry, mealy flesh very different from the moist orange types. Its cream to yellow flesh is starchy and firm, holding its shape well when cooked, and it was traditionally the standard sweet potato in the northern and mid-Atlantic states before moist orange varieties came to dominate. Jersey is a drier, less sugary potato that behaves more like a floury white potato, favored by those who dislike overly sweet or wet sweet potatoes. It stores well and has a devoted following among heirloom growers who value its old-fashioned, mild flavor and firm, dry texture for baking and frying.
Flavor Profile
Mild, only lightly sweet, with dry, mealy, starchy flesh that holds its shape when cooked.
Visual Characteristics
Pale tan skin over cream to pale yellow dry flesh, producing chunky, blocky roots.
Growing Tips
A drier heirloom for those who dislike sweet, wet types; stores well and bakes up firm and floury.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.