Yacon Amarillo Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Yacon Amarillo is a warm season perennial root crop grown for its tall leafy growth and underground storage roots. It performs well in warm climates with a long growing season and prefers full sun, fertile well drained soil, and consistent moisture. It is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and seasonal vegetable planting.

Features

• Produces underground storage roots
• Warm season perennial crop
• Tall leafy growth habit
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well drained soil
• Requires consistent moisture
• Suitable for warm climate planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Common Name (US): Yacon
• Seed Type / Variety: Yacon Amarillo Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 30 days at 20 to 25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 120 to 200 cm height, 90 to 150 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm