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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02 Nov 20, Annette Peck (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Hi Tim! Where about do you live? I grow a large crop every year in the springtime. Please contact me if you’re interested in obtain some from me. Annette
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29 Nov 22, Tim (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Hi Annette, Ate you still growing the Yacon? I live in the north Florida area, Glen St Mary in Baker county. Are you anywhere near me that I could see how you're growing the Yacon, or that I might have a sprout or two? I may have something to trade if you like. Tim
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21 Aug 20, Georgial8dy (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I just ordered some from www.moonridgefarms.com/farm-products/organic-yacon.
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03 Mar 20, Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
Question - How do I get in touch with Trevor & Lynda of Australind ( Bunbury ) who posted a comment on the 9th June 2019. Regards Kevin Moir
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02 Mar 20, Carol (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hello - this is my first year of growin Yacon which I planted in October, although the 2 plants are quite tall they have not yet flowered. Does this mean that the aren't producng tubers yet , or will the flowers come later ? Look forward to hearing back. Regards Carol
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02 Mar 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Gently feel around in the soil to see if you have any tubes.
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09 Jan 20, Greg Bundle (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Can you tell me where to purchase yacon tubers? In nz Thanks Greg
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12 Jan 20, Alice Phillips (New Zealand - temperate climate)
You can usually get them on trademe but to get tubers this year you would need a plant that's already underway. I have some available most years if you contact me in August.
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10 Jan 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Try seed selling companies on the net.
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19 Nov 19, Angela (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi there Im keen to grow some Yacon where would I be able to buy some tubers
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