Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

Smallanthus sonchifolius : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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Not recommended for growing in Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer regions

  • Easy to grow. Plant sprouting root/tuber to a depth of about 4cm and mulch to cover. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 25°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 100 cm 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 Nov 20, (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
If you are sub artic then it looks like you can't grow it in sub artic by the planting calendar here.
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04 Mar 18, Heather truster (Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Where can I purchase in the Barrie area
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04 Dec 17, Jill Weiss (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)
Does anyone know where to buy Yacon tubers in Canada? I would like to try growing them Thanks Jill
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10 Feb 18, Gerry (Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Me too! I'm in the Edmonton area and also looking for the seeds or rhizomes. Let me know if you find a supplier.
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21 Feb 17, Dan (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
I am also looking for yacon tubers for planting. If you can sell me any I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your efforts.
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22 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Search 'yacon tubers for sale' on the internet. I did and came up with a number of suppliers including Bakers Creek Heirloom Seeds in the USA, along with others. Trust this helps
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17 Jan 17, Jody (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Can we grow sunroof in Manitoba canada and if so where can we buy it from
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20 Jan 17, Sam (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Hi Jody, I'm growing it in zone 4b. I just start it early indoors and then plant it outside. I will probably have a piece or two for you to start with. [email protected]
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13 Apr 17, Phyllis (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Hi Sam -- do you have any yacon tubers left over still. Would love to get a piece. tks
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14 Apr 16, Julie (Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Hi, if you have some yacon crowns for sale, i am very interested. I am living near Montreal.Thanks
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Hello, does anyone know where to buy Yacon tubers in Canada? I live in Markham Ontario, thanks

- Diane

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