Yacon Root Seeds - Vegetable Plant

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

Features

• Produces large underground storage roots
• Vigorous and fast-growing perennial growth habit
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and edible landscapes
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Produces lush ornamental foliage
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Suitable for raised beds and specialty crop gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Common Name (US): Yacon
• Seed Type / Variety: Root Crop Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial grown for tuberous roots
• 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