Good companions
Beans, Corn
Roots
Yacon growing guide
Tall Andean perennial grown for crisp sweet storage tubers. Productive in warm temperate to subtropical gardens.
14-30 daysGermination
180-240 daysHarvest
75 cmSpacing
5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Nov - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Mar - May | May - Jun | Jul - Oct |
| Cool | Apr - May | Jun | Aug - Oct |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Jan - Dec |
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Growing note
Harvest after tops die back. Save crown pieces for replanting.
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