Growing Yacon, also Sunroot
Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | 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 10°C and 25°C.
- Space plants: 100 cm 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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