Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

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13 May 19 sharon percy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi all Just wondering if anyone has some seeds or knows where to buy them for Yacon, we are located in Albany Western Australia and are struggling to find a supplier, Thanks
10 Jun 19 Dwayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sharon. I just dug up some yacon today, so have tubers ready to propagate and plenty more in the ground. My patch is near William Bay, 15km west of Denmark. I don't get to Albany much, but do have a list building up so may be in a few weeks... Let me know. Dwayne 04 2882 0660
06 Jun 19 Trevor (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Sharon We have been growing yacon f in Australind for some time, I am now just digging my tubers (seeds are not the go) the purple ones will sprout the brown ones are to be eaten if your interested and at times get to Australind (Bunbury) let me know by email cheers Trevor&Lynda
28 Feb 20 Kevin (Australia - temperate climate)
I would be very interested in a chat or even a visit to learn about yacon growing. I live about an hour South East of Bunbury. Regard Kevin
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