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 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
  • 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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22 Aug 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I think the root system is too large for a pot. I got mine as a freebie from Diggers but I think cos like Green Harvest etc also have them. They are delicious - best freebie I ever had!
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18 Jun 12, Subhadra (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I am interested in sunroot plant. where can I get the seed or plant in Auckland, New Zealand so that I can plant some in my vegetable garden.
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01 Nov 12, Ittai (New Zealand - temperate climate)
hi, Where can I get the seed or plant in Christchurch , Newzealand ? How much is it ? Thanks.
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23 Apr 13, G.Renting (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to buy yacon tubers/seeds for my garden
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06 May 12, Marie Young (Australia - temperate climate)
will yacon grow in a large pot ? and where from do I get tubers ?
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24 Jun 20, Liz (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Do you know where I can buy the following: 1. Yacon Tubers to eat / to try? 2. Yacon Chips / Crisps? 3. Yacon Syrup? 4. Yacon Powder?
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08 Jun 20, Vicki Kelly (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi can you ship yacon to Tasmania. Kind regards Vicki Kelly
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06 Nov 12, Jacob (Australia - temperate climate)
It does best in the ground, but I have grown it in a large pot successfully. We have grown it for years, the kids love it! A lot of people sell yacon, try allclassifieds.com.au or eBay
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15 Dec 12, Darren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello I was just wondering what sort of yields you got from your large pot Im growing some in a 50 litre drum does that sound ok
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23 Feb 12, Gill (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Does anyone have experience in growing yacon in cold areas (eg Canberra)?
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