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

Your comments and tips

14 Aug 20, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
You can buy the tubers here. https://www.koanga.org.nz/gardens/product/yacon/
29 May 20, David Kerr (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi can you tell me where I can get Yacon starter plant please. I live in Tokoroa.
26 Jul 20, Merril Bourne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in Auckland & have just harvested my Yacon & have plenty of Rhizomes to share.
03 Mar 21, Warren coop (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Does anyone have any Rhizomes available this year. I would like some. I live in Auckland area, Algies Bay Regards Warren
30 Sep 20, Sylvia Wong (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi Merril, May I share some yacon starter plant from you pls. I live in Auckland wish to grow that in my garden. I can buy from you so pls let me know the cost. Looking forward for your reply by email to : [email protected] .
30 May 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Look for seed selling websites in New Zealand.
14 May 20, Bronwyn Roberts (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi from a little vill in Bay of plenty wanting to buy sum bulbs an have a go at growing them Cheers
15 May 20, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Try an internet seed selling website or nursery or Bunnings.
22 Mar 20, Dean (New Zealand - temperate climate)
This is my first time growing also. I was wondering this also but yesterday notice a flower just starting. I would say just give them time.
11 Mar 20, joy (New Zealand - temperate climate)
hello Alice, thanks for your comment. I'd love to get in contact with you to get some tuber pieces in August - how do i do that? kind regards Joy
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