Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

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09 Mar 21 Sue (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Is it too late to plant my yakons now. How do I keep the plants alive if it is too late
26 Aug 24 Angela (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
No, it’s just the right time to plant the rhizomes or plants. I have some if you need them. I’ll have to find out how much postage. I live in the Bay of Islands.
27 Apr 21 GM (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Just doing some research myself, and I found this comment on the Koanga website - https://www.koanga.org.nz/yacon/
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