Post by macmex on Jun 8, 2021 10:15:56 GMT
I received a start of this variety four or five years ago, and by now I'm beginning to feel that we know one another. I was having conversation with Gary Schaum of Duck Creek Farms and mentioned to him that I LOVE white sweet potatoes. It was in the context of requesting a start of another variety which I'd just lost. Gary cheerfully sent me the variety I'd lost and White Eclipse. Most of the time slips which come from Gary are extra large and vigorous, but even held up to the standard of his own norm, the White Eclipse slips were LARGE. Now, after some years of growing this variety, I have to say that about sums it up. It's a giant sweet potato. The leaves and stems, even as slips, are noticeably larger than most. The plants don't stand out that much, when out growing. Guess I haven't kept track of vine length, but at digging time, WOW! The yield is large and the roots run on the large side.
Here are some roots that have been in storage nearly 8 months.
I'll have to post more later. I'll just add that this variety produces the firmest roots I've known. They don't get mushy when baked, not even for a long time. The flesh is pretty dry too. They're not that sweet. Oh, yes, one can tell they're sweet. No mistaking them for an Irish potato, yet they're one of the few sweet potatoes that I feel the need to sweeten, when eating them baked whole.
This variety has a small, dedicated following among those who purchase slips from me. They like the flavor and, I suspect, they want lots of production.
Here are some roots that have been in storage nearly 8 months.
I'll have to post more later. I'll just add that this variety produces the firmest roots I've known. They don't get mushy when baked, not even for a long time. The flesh is pretty dry too. They're not that sweet. Oh, yes, one can tell they're sweet. No mistaking them for an Irish potato, yet they're one of the few sweet potatoes that I feel the need to sweeten, when eating them baked whole.
This variety has a small, dedicated following among those who purchase slips from me. They like the flavor and, I suspect, they want lots of production.
