Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Easy to grow. Plant sprouting root/tuber to a depth of about 4cm and mulch to cover. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 77°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 39 inches 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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05 May 20, Dana (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Could I suggest this site, Stanthorpe, Qld. https://blog.nutri-tech.com.au/the-yacon-opportunity-a-gut-boosting-superfood/ It's May now and I am waiting and hoping my plants will flower soon so I can harvest the three tubers I planted.
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28 Nov 19, Barb (Australia - temperate climate)
I recently got one from Greenharvest I think Daley’s also have them
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07 Nov 19, Another gardener (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yacon - try other seed selling companies on the internet or contact Boondie Seeds and ask when will she have them back in stock. On her website go to vegetables then other seeds and you will find Yacon.
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29 Oct 19, Sandra Berning (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy Yacon tubers to plant
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30 Oct 19, Les (USA - Zone 6b climate)
I found Yacon tubors on ebay. I get a lot of seeds from sources online.
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14 Sep 19, Glenys (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in Katikati, BOP. Anyone know where I can get yakon plants? Thanks
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16 Sep 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Google it.
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17 Jun 19, Liz Goldsworthy (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi, does anyone know where i can buy Yakon tubers from?
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03 Aug 19, Merril Bourne (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I live in Auckland & have recently harvested some Yacon & have a few "crowns" / "bulblets" to share.
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20 Sep 19, susie barr (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
How can I get yakon bulbs from you in Auckland as I also live in Auckland Eastern Suberbs ?
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Mary, Waldecks currently have Yacon for what appears to be much less than the private sellers & they are healthy plants.

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