Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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

(Best months for growing Yacon in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

  • P = Plant tubers
  • 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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20 Nov 13, Karen (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, Daleys nursery will ship to Tassie and WA as I just bought some yacon and most companies will not ship to WA and Tassie. However it is pricey to ship because of the quarantine laws I think 2 tubers cost me around $80 to WA. the tubers themselves were only about $15
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07 Nov 13, Michelle (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Jim - I am also In Tasmania and looking to source some Yacon. If you do happen to get some, would you mind passing on the info ? Much appreciated.
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06 May 12, Marie Young (Australia - temperate climate)
will yacon grow in a large pot ? and where from do I get tubers ?
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24 Jun 20, Liz (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Do you know where I can buy the following: 1. Yacon Tubers to eat / to try? 2. Yacon Chips / Crisps? 3. Yacon Syrup? 4. Yacon Powder?
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08 Jun 20, Vicki Kelly (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi can you ship yacon to Tasmania. Kind regards Vicki Kelly
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06 Nov 12, Jacob (Australia - temperate climate)
It does best in the ground, but I have grown it in a large pot successfully. We have grown it for years, the kids love it! A lot of people sell yacon, try allclassifieds.com.au or eBay
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15 Dec 12, Darren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello I was just wondering what sort of yields you got from your large pot Im growing some in a 50 litre drum does that sound ok
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23 Feb 12, Gill (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Does anyone have experience in growing yacon in cold areas (eg Canberra)?
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06 Nov 12, Noodle (Australia - temperate climate)
I grew yacon when I lived in canberra. It grows very well in that climate.
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23 Feb 12, Gill (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
www.daleysfruit.com.au stock yacon
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