Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

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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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21 Aug 20, Georgial8dy (USA - Zone 7b climate): I just ordered some from www.moonridgefarms.com/farm-products/organic-yacon.
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12 Jul 15, Maritza Suarez (USA - Zone 7a climate): Where can I get it in New Jersey and what is its name
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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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05 Jan 12, Jackie C (USA - Zone 8b climate): Do you have info. about who sells plant or fruit to grow?.. (So. Florida)
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28 Apr 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Nichols Garden Nursery in Albany, OR has Yacon. They sell via the web.
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14 Jun 16, Jakes (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Looking for Yacon tubers.
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