Red Yacon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Red Yacon seeds produce a perennial plant grown for its sweet, edible underground tubers. This plant develops tall, leafy stems and is well suited to warm climates with moderate humidity. It grows best in loose, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and requires a long growing season for proper root development. The plant establishes gradually and is suitable for garden beds and open field cultivation. In practical cultivation, yacon is often propagated using rhizomes or tuber pieces rather than true seeds for consistent growth.

Features

• Upright, herbaceous perennial growth habit
• Produces sweet, edible underground tubers
• Adapted to warm climates with 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: Red root 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