Type
orange-fleshed
Sweet Potato variety
Beauregard Sweet Potato
The standard home-garden sweet potato in much of the US, known for high yields and dependable performance. Flesh is deep orange and roots size up well.
Days to maturity
90 to 100
Best for
general production, baking
About Beauregard
Beauregard is the standard commercial orange sweet potato across the US, released by Louisiana State University in the late 1980s. It has smooth rose to copper skin, deep orange moist flesh, and a reliably sweet flavor, on vigorous spreading vines. It matures faster than many older types and carries useful field tolerance to fusarium wilt.
Growing Beauregard Sweet Potato
Space slips about 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and plant only after soil has warmed and frost danger has passed. Its relatively short season near 90 to 100 days makes it a strong choice for cooler or northern gardens. Watch for oversized or cracked roots if plants are left too long or over-watered late, and harvest before the first frost damages the tops.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all sweet potatoes, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.