Yacon Standardsorte

created by Lennox D. at 18.02.2025

Features

Location

Balcony

Bed

Outdoor

protected

gelockerter Boden

gute Wasserversorgung

kalkempfindlich

aufgelockerter Boden

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

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

Not frost resistant

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.