Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec

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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26 Dec 16, Deborah Hall (Australia - arid climate)
Hi I live near Port Macquarie NSW Can I purchase a yarcon plant close to me?
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28 Dec 16, Gillian Gibbs (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Deborah We have yacon growing up near you in Allgomera you are welcome to get some from us. Email me to let me know thanks. Gillian
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27 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny 4557 Qld has yacon for sale.
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25 Dec 16, Lavinia Lloyd (Australia - temperate climate)
I live at Goonellabah NSW. Is there anywhere close to me wear i can buy the plant or cutting ?
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27 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Green Harvest at Maleny 4557 Qld hs yacon for sale.
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24 Dec 16, Rose de Kook (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I'm in Geelong and want to know where to buy these plants and if it can grow in Geelong
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27 Dec 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I have grown yacon in Victoria. It is available from Green Harvest at Maleny in Queensland.
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27 Sep 16, linette (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I bought my Yacon from www.daleysfruit.com.au, they send you the plants by post. Very reliable and I trust them as I have bought from them cheery trees, avocado trees etc. I just got my plant from them last week. good luck, cheers Linette
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07 Sep 16, taia hosea (Australia - arid climate)
i live in Mt Druid, Sydney NSW, where can i buy Yacon, the apple of the earth in Sydney or abroad. Is it possible to buy it. im looking forward to your reply. kind regards Thank you very much
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11 Jun 22, carla Jeanne wheeler (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi Lavinia. I have some crowns...I live in Sydney area and could post some out to you. Plant in Oct and November and harvest June-July
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Hi. Did any one get some yacon. I am also interested in some. Thanks nick. Or any other exotic plants available.

- Nick

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