perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 10a – Zone 11b
Jicama is a tropical perennial vine grown for its large, starchy, edible tuberous root that tastes crisp and slightly sweet like a cross between an apple and potato. The vining foliage produces small purple or white flowers, but the root is the primary harvest, typically maturing in 7–9 months.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 10aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Function & Care
edibledynamic accumulator
Edible Parts
rootpodseed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
Most commercial cultivars are unnamed selections selected for root size and quality; however, some seed companies offer improved lines bred for higher yields and disease resistance in tropical and subtropical regions.
