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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30 Dec 16, Virginia Contreras (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can I purchase yacon tuber to plant?
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05 Apr 17, steve Kennewell (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Virginia I have Yacon growing at Mt Burnett, Vic. I'm happy to share some if you want to send me a self addressed post pack. cheers Steve
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03 Jan 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny in QLD and Waldecks in Perth
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02 Jan 17, Aardie (Australia - temperate climate)
I bought mine at Bunnings very cheap
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05 Apr 17, Roy (Australia - temperate climate)
It is interesting to hear that you purchased the plant from Bunnings. Which suburb is this store in? If they don't have them anymore I will have to source the plant from somewhere else.
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01 Jan 17, Dean (Australia - temperate climate)
I heard Waldecks sells them. Quiet pricey though!
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27 Jan 17, Kimberley rauchelle (Australia - arid climate)
They are on gumtree for 15 bucks
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29 Dec 16, Trevor Dahlitz (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, just wondering where I can purchase a plant from in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
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28 Dec 16, Anita Delaney (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi was wondering if you could tell me where in Melbourne I could purchase this plant from. Thx
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28 Dec 16, Pauline (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just purchased 2 Yacan from Waldecks in Stirling Perth today very expensive. Do they grow in Sandy ground?
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