This potato variety thrives in warm climates and well-drained soil. Cultivation methods are similar to other sweet potatoes, and they can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Purple sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanin, which causes their striking color. They also contain fiber, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and potassium.

Purple sweet potatoes can be boiled, baked, roasted or mashed. They are suitable for a variety of dishes such as purees, fries, stews and salads.

When cooking the purple sweet potato, the intense purple color may be slightly lost. The color here tends more toward a deeper shade of brown. Yet even then, the purple sweet potato remains attractive in terms of taste and nutritional value.