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Smallanthus sonchifolius

Species

Also called Yacón, Yacon

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Smallanthus sonchifolius
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination190 days

“~190 days” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Days to maturity190 days

“~190 days to harvest” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Hardiness zones5–11

“USDA zones 5–11” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Spacing27–30.5 in

“30″ apart” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Height59–79 in

“Plants reach 1.5–2 m in height” — How to Grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationcrown divisions or rhizome pieces

“propagation is almost exclusively vegetative via crown divisions or rhizome pieces” — How to Grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Start indoors4–2 weeks before last frost

“4–2 weeks before your last spring frost” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Transplant2–4

“2–4 weeks after your last spring frost” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

Ready whenfoliage begins to yellow

“Yacon reaches peak sweetness 6–10 months after planting when foliage begins to yellow” — How to Grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsroots, leaves, and stems

“The leaves and stems serve as nutritious fodder” — How to Grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Companionsbush beansweet corn

“Plant near Bush BeanSweet Corn” — How to grow Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) — G4rden

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