Yacon (Wildform)

Variety

Yacon (Wildform)

created by Lennox D. at 18.02.2025

Features

Location

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: suitable for year-round cultivation

fertilization: lime-free

Soil: loosened

Cultivation Break

2 Years

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a tuberous vegetable from the Asteraceae family, related to sunflowers and Jerusalem artichokes. Originally native to the Andes in South America, yacon grows to heights of up to 2.5 meters and forms edible root tubers. The plant can produce yellow flowers and is sensitive to frost.

F1 Hybrid

Growing tips

Yacón thrives best in a sunny, sheltered location with loose, well-drained soil. If the rhizomes are planted 5-10 cm deep and at least 80 cm apart, the roots can develop optimally. After the Ice Saints, the plants should be planted outdoors to avoid frost damage. Preparing the soil with compost and sand ensures good drainage, while regular, moderate watering and a layer of mulch stabilize the moisture and suppress weeds. Continuous monitoring for pests and diseases rounds off the cultivation process so that your yacón plants can grow healthily.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Dark germinator

Plant distance

100 cm

Row spacing

150 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm

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Diseases

Septoria

Powdery mildews

Root Rot

Fusarium

Pests

Land snails

Aphids

Voles

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