Peruvian Ground Apple Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Peruvian Ground Apple seeds produce a tall, herbaceous perennial plant known for its sweet, juicy underground tubers. Native to South America, this plant is well adapted to warm climates with moderate humidity and requires a long growing season for proper root development. It grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained soils with consistent moisture. The plant is suitable for garden beds and field cultivation. In practical cultivation, it is typically propagated using rhizomes or tuber divisions rather than true seeds for reliable and uniform growth.

Features

• Upright, vigorous herbaceous growth habit
• Produces sweet, crisp 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 / Peruvian Ground Apple
• Seed Type / Variety: Traditional 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