Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                    P P

(Best months for growing Yacon in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Plant tubers
  • 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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27 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I have grown yacon in Victoria. It is available from Green Harvest at Maleny in Queensland.
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26 Nov 16, Lynn (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where in South Africa is the syrup sold. Does eating yacon raw have weight loss brnefit. Thank you.
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27 Sep 16, linette (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I bought my Yacon from www.daleysfruit.com.au, they send you the plants by post. Very reliable and I trust them as I have bought from them cheery trees, avocado trees etc. I just got my plant from them last week. good luck, cheers Linette
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07 Sep 16, taia hosea (Australia - arid climate)
i live in Mt Druid, Sydney NSW, where can i buy Yacon, the apple of the earth in Sydney or abroad. Is it possible to buy it. im looking forward to your reply. kind regards Thank you very much
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11 Jun 22, carla Jeanne wheeler (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi Lavinia. I have some crowns...I live in Sydney area and could post some out to you. Plant in Oct and November and harvest June-July
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11 Aug 16, Kylie Minchin (Australia - temperate climate)
I have found that no nursery over East can ship Yacon to western Australia due to quarantine laws, is there anyone out there that can help me to buy Yacon to grow in W.A?
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12 Dec 16, Julia (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Kylie, I just saw them for sale in Waldecks in Myaree. Hope it helps.
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09 Aug 16, Courtney (Australia - temperate climate)
Just Organics in Sydney has quality tubers you can grow from.
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09 Aug 16, Kylie Minchin (Australia - temperate climate)
Can anyone help me to buy Yacon plants to grow at home in Western Australia. I am happy to buy cuttings or tubers or plants. I have posted wanted ads on gumtree also. No luck. No nursery I have called can help me. Does anyone in WA have any for sale ?
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27 Nov 16, Peter Lennon (Australia - temperate climate)
Apparently you can buy them from Waldecks nursery's.
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hi, Where can I get the seed or plant in Christchurch , Newzealand ? How much is it ? Thanks.

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