Red Yacon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Red Yacon is a warm-season perennial root plant valued for its vigorous growth habit, attractive foliage, and colorful red-skinned storage roots. It is well suited to vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, raised beds, and specialty crop plantings. This productive plant thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, producing large underground tubers by the end of the growing season. Its lush foliage and impressive size also add ornamental value to the garden.

Features

• Produces attractive red-skinned storage roots
• Vigorous and fast-growing perennial habit
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and edible landscapes
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Produces large underground tubers
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Adds ornamental interest with lush foliage

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Common Name (US): Yacon
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial grown for edible tubers
• USDA Zones: 7-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-May
• Sowing Season Months: February, March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 20-25°C (68-77°F); keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 5-8 feet tall, 3-5 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart