Bogachiel Yacon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Bogachiel Yacon seeds produce a tall, herbaceous perennial plant grown for its sweet, crisp underground tubers. This variety is known for its vigorous growth and adaptability to warm climates with moderate moisture. It grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soils and requires a long growing season for proper tuber development. The plant establishes gradually and is suitable for garden beds and field cultivation. In practical cultivation, yacon is typically propagated using rhizomes or tuber divisions rather than true seeds to ensure consistent growth.

Features

• Upright, vigorous herbaceous growth habit
• Produces sweet, edible underground tubers
• Adapted to warm climates and long growing seasons
• Suitable for garden and field planting
• Commonly propagated using rhizomes or tubers

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
• Common Name (US): Yacon
• Seed Type / Variety: Bogachiel variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 7 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Summer to late fall
• Sowing Season: March to May
• Germination Time And Conditions: Rarely grown from true seed; rhizomes sprout in 2 to 3 weeks in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
• Mature Plant Size: 5 to 7 feet height, 3 to 5 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart