Jicama
Pachyrhizus erosus
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Jicama grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.