Cajamarca Yacon Seeds - Vegetable Plant
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Cajamarca Yacon Seeds
Cajamarca Yacon is a vigorous root vegetable grown for its large leafy plants and edible underground storage roots. Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and home gardens, it performs well in warm growing conditions with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture throughout the season.
Key Features
Large Edible Storage Roots
Produces underground storage roots beneath vigorous leafy plants during the growing season.
Vigorous Plant Growth
Develops tall, attractive plants suitable for productive vegetable gardens.
Warm Season Adaptation
Thrives in warm weather with fertile soil and consistent watering.
Garden Versatility
Suitable for raised beds, vegetable plots, and spacious home gardens.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Smallanthus sonchifolius |
| Common Name | Cajamarca Yacon |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seed |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous Perennial (Often Grown As Annual) |
| USDA Zones | 7–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May |
| Germination Time | 10–21 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Keep Soil Evenly Moist |
| Mature Size | 5–8 ft Tall × 3–5 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 24–36 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Vegetable Gardens, Raised Beds And Home Landscapes
Cajamarca Yacon is grown for its vigorous leafy growth and productive underground storage roots. It is suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and home gardens where warm temperatures, fertile soil, and consistent moisture encourage healthy seasonal growth.