Sweet Potato, Beauregard

The classic sweet potato that helped define modern production.

If you want a dependable, productive sweet potato with the familiar flavor and appearance most people associate with a classic baked sweet potato, Beauregard is an outstanding choice.

Developed by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and released in 1987, Beauregard quickly became an industry standard. It combines high yield, attractive smooth skin, good storage ability and excellent quality.

Classic Color & Flavor

Beauregard produces attractive light-rose-skinned roots with rich orange flesh. Once cooked, the flesh is moist, tender and sweet, making it an exceptionally versatile kitchen variety.

Bake one whole for a classic side dish, roast it into wedges, mash it with butter and spices, or turn it into sweet potato fries. Its familiar flavor and texture make Beauregard a great choice for everything from everyday meals to holiday dishes.

Vigorous & Productive

Beauregard is an early, prolific plant producer with vigorous vines and strong yield potential. NC State describes it as a widely adapted LSU variety and notes that its North Carolina B94-14 selection has less twining vines and sets more roots, helping control root size and shape.

Under typical production conditions, harvest begins approximately 100–110 days after transplanting.

Beauregard produces smooth, attractive roots and stores well after proper curing, making it useful for gardeners who want to enjoy their harvest well beyond digging day.

A Proven Variety

Beauregard's long track record is one of its defining characteristics. Since its release in 1987, it has become one of the most important sweet potato varieties in American production. LSU AgCenter describes it as a benchmark variety that helped move sweet potato production into the modern era with consistent high yields and smooth, attractive skin.

For home gardeners, it offers the same characteristics that made it successful commercially: vigorous growth, high production, attractive roots and excellent eating quality.

Beauregard at a Glance

Days to Maturity: 100–110 days Skin: Light rose Flesh: Orange Flavor: Sweet, rich and traditional Texture: Moist and tender Root Shape: Smooth and generally elongated Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading vines Yield: High

Plant Production: Early and prolific Sun: Full sun Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil Uses: Baking, roasting, mashing, fries and fresh eating Storage: Excellent Disease Resistance: Fusarium wilt resistant; moderately resistant to Streptomyces soil rot Special Feature: One of the most widely adapted and established sweet potato varieties in U.S. production

Beauregard is a true classic—productive, dependable and delicious, with the smooth rose skin and sweet orange flesh gardeners have come to expect from a premium sweet potato.