Can be boiled, fried, mashed or baked Sweet Potato Beauregard (Ipomea batatas) is one of the most popular varieties of Sweet Potato, matures quickly with high yields of large reddish tubers & orange flesh. Ideal for the garden or in large containers. Originating in South America, Sweet Potatoes are growing in popularity as a healthy alternative to potatoes. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B6, Vitamin C, fibre, thiamine, niacin, potassium, copper, protein, calcium & vitamin E. They can be boiled, fried, mashed or baked.