Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

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04 Jul 15 Jim & Jan Stevens (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We are in Bundaberg area Queensland and would like to know if Yacon would grow here and where can we get seed or rhizome pieces. Thankyou for a great article
15 Aug 15 Jill (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Jim and Jan. It will definitely grow in Bundy. I have rhizomes (called 'setts') available. Let me know if you still want some.
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