Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato
Yencho George Craig|Raleigh, NC, US / Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC, US / Hancock Charles Newell|Bear Creek, NC, US
Kaukura
ActiveIpomoea batatas (L.) Lam. Sweet potato · Vegetables · bred by Don R. LaBonte
also searched as: каукура
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant is a fast-growing climbing or trailing vine with heart-shaped dark purple leaves. The tubers have light orange skin and bright orange flesh, rich in beta-carotene. The variety is intended both for ornamental landscaping and for food production.
The growing season is 110–120 days. The tubers, leaves, and young shoots are edible. The variety is heat-loving, prefers sunny areas with loose, well-drained soils, and is sensitive to frost and waterlogging.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Don R. LaBonte 16 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Don R. LaBonte 16 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- Don R. LaBonte 16 Holds the rights to the variety
Plant breeders' rights
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
European Union
№ 20190417
Active
- Application filed 8 February 2019
- Registered 6 April 2021
- Currently active indefinite in the register
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