Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

Easy to grow. Plant sprouting root/tuber to a depth of about 4cm and mulch to cover. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 39 inches apart
Harvest in approximately 25 weeks. You can collect a few at a time without digging out the whole plant..
Compatible with (can grow beside): Best in separate bed

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28 Aug 17, Christine (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hello, I would also like to grow Yacon ...... I live in Forcett, can you give me tips on growing this plant too. Do you have any plants?
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20 Nov 13, Karen (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, Daleys nursery will ship to Tassie and WA as I just bought some yacon and most companies will not ship to WA and Tassie. However it is pricey to ship because of the quarantine laws I think 2 tubers cost me around $80 to WA. the tubers themselves were only about $15
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07 Nov 13, Michelle (Australia - temperate climate): Hello Jim - I am also In Tasmania and looking to source some Yacon. If you do happen to get some, would you mind passing on the info ? Much appreciated.
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11 Jun 13, Catharina (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Hi! I am Catharina and would like more information on this wonderful yacon plant which I would love to grow in my garden. I live in Putaruru in the South Waikato. We do get some frost but the general climate is mild. I am making an area with lots of organic siledge witch would keep the soil pretty warm and weed free.
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27 Apr 13, johan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Does anyone know if it is possible to import Yocan plants/seed/tubers to South Africa. I cant find any locally.
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21 Apr 13, johan (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Hi. Hope you can help me. I am looking for Yocan plants/tubers/seeds.in south africa .Please let me know if i can buy from you
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22 Jan 13, Roberta (USA - Zone 8b climate): Like growing a potato plant, as the yakon grows, can I continue adding dirt to the container? And I have a whole new plant sprouting off the trunk of my yakon. Is this normal? Thank you.
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10 Mar 14, GJX (USA - Zone 5a climate): yes it is normal
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13 Nov 12, Margaret (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Does anyone know where in south africa, one can buy these to grow?
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22 Aug 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate): I grow them successfully in the Southern Highlands. The plants die back in winter and I mulch them heavily over the winter months
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