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Yacon

Yacon

Smallanthus sonchifolius

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 8aZone 11b

A South American perennial herb grown for its edible, crisp tubers with a sweet, apple-like flavor. Dies back seasonally and produces tuberous roots that can be harvested in autumn.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–8′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a 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

Fall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

Andes Mountains, South America

Function & Care

edibledynamic accumulator

Edible Parts

root

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
division, tuber