Sweet Potato, Georgia Jet

One of the best choices for short-season gardens.

Growing sweet potatoes in a northern climate can be challenging—but Georgia Jet was made for the job. This fast-growing variety produces large, attractive roots in approximately 90 days, making it a favorite for gardeners who don't have the long, hot growing season preferred by many sweet potatoes.

Georgia Jet produces beautiful rose-red to dusky-red skin with deep orange flesh. The flesh is notably sweet and moist, making this variety particularly well suited for baking. The cooked roots have the soft, tender texture many gardeners expect from a classic baked sweet potato.

Fast Growth & Big Roots

Georgia Jet is a vigorous vining variety that gets growing quickly and develops large storage roots in a relatively short period. Garden sources commonly list it at approximately 90 days, with some reporting maturity as early as 80–90 days under favorable conditions.

The plants can spread several feet, so allow plenty of room for the vines to run. In return, you'll be rewarded with an impressive harvest of large sweet potatoes.

A Northern Favorite

Georgia Jet has earned a reputation for performing well in shorter-season and cooler northern gardens. It is listed by multiple growers specifically for northern climates, and its early maturity makes it a practical choice where later-maturing varieties may struggle to finish before fall.

For northern gardeners, the key is getting the crop off to a fast start. Plant slips only after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Black plastic mulch can be particularly helpful because it warms the soil and encourages rapid early growth.

Georgia Jet at a Glance

Days to Maturity: 90–100 days Skin: Rose-red to dusky red Flesh: Deep orange Flavor: Sweet and rich Texture: Moist and tender Root Shape: Large and generally elongated Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading vines Yield: High Sun: Full sun Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil Uses: Baking, roasting, mashing and fries Special Feature: Excellent choice for shorter growing seasons Georgia Jet is a great way to bring homegrown sweet potatoes to northern gardens. Fast, vigorous and productive, it combines attractive red skin with sweet orange flesh and a moist, tender texture that makes an exceptional baked sweet potato.