Each year 6,000-10,000 bushels of foundation seed are produced at the Sweet Potato Research Station. The seed is grown under strict guidelines set forth by the La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Seed Commission. The foundation seed is sold to Louisiana sweet potato producers who then incorporate them into their seed programs. The funds generated from the seed sales make up part of the station's operating budget. In addition to the foundation seed, 15-20 acres of sweet potato research plots are grown each year.
One of the more unique projects at the Station is the planting in greenhouses of approximately 30,000 true seed from the breeding nursery in Baton Rouge. Each of these seedlings is a potential new variety.
Contact Information:
Telephone: 318-435-2155 Fax: 318-435-2110
Postal Address: P.O. Box 120
Chase, LA 71324
e-mail: lbuckley@agcenter.lsu.edu