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Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Smallanthus sonchifolius$19.75 ($3.95-$19.75 choose a size)
Specifications of Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes, Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months July, August, September
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Customer Tips & Reviews Yacon - Apple of the Earth
CABOOLTURE, QLD
Yacon
They were being offered at local garden club meeting, I enjoyed it and decided I must have a plant. Plant was delivered and has put on much growth, looking forward to harvest time.
LAKE WENDOUREE, VIC
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
so far so good. I was worried about frosts in Ballarat however the 3 are 10 cm out of ground and look great. Snails were an issue on one but ok now
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
My plant arrived healthy. I put it in a mulched garden with full morning sun and it took care of itself. Just dug up 8kg of tubers. I had never seen or tasted it before growing it and am not personally thrilled by the taste but it's not bad.
EASTWOOD, NSW, Australia
Plant didn't like the full Australian sun. Some sunburn, droopy leaves and required daily watering. Now it is autumn and the plant looks much happier.
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WILLOUGHBY EAST, NSW
Grew from crowns planted Sept 2016. After a slow start they then grew quite rapidly. Taste was very juicy and very crunchy, but only slightly sweet. All my attempts to "improve the sweetness" by storing in the dark, leaving in the sun, etc (as per inte...
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Tillamook, OR
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
I'm still in the discovery stage of the Yacon tuber. I love the leaves for tea. I've dried the tubors in the past and found them quite delicious!
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Floraville , NSW , Australia
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Deep soil will produce the best tubers
Illawarra, NSW
Fruit from under the ground? Awsome. Now to break up that clay...Sept 2013 Was in a pot until last Autumn then was put in the ground. Grew big enough before winter to harvest a few tubers. Pleasant, very juicy and crunchy raw. Only slightly sweet. Wor...
Kaukapakapa, NZ
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
My horses love them, been growing them for years
Casterton, Vic, Aus
I like growing yacon because it is easy to grow and loves a lightly shaded spot where not much else will grow well.It produces well even in large pots and you can eat them raw or cooked. Make sure you air the tubers for a couple of weeks after digging ...
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East Coburg, vic, Australia
Yacon is crisp crunchy root vegetable which has a sweet taste. While it is not a very exciting looking plant (think bulbous yam) and it is not high in nutritous value, its sweet crunchy texture mean it can be used raw or lightly cooked in either s...
PEAKHURST, NSW
Had this root for years and is very prolific. Have to watch out for wet feet as it will rot. Will fall about everywhere so needs to be tied up. Tastes great if not too watery and though can be eaten instead of bamboo shoots it tastes better raw t...
Scotts Head, NSW
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
We have been doing experiments on feeding yacon to sheep. Our test group had a 10% gain in body weight compared to 1% in our control (carrot) group. Exciting results!
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WALLARAH, NSW, Australia
very vigorous. Gotta keep the water up on the hotest days. All the tips burnt off a couple of times but it bounces back very well.
Santo Domingo, National District, DO
I want to re introduce this plant into this country ( Dom. Rep.) it was first introduced into Europe by an Italian that discovered it being used here back in the 1930s. As far as I know its completly gone now. no one has it, no one has heard of, even s...
Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, Australia
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Yacon is amazing! I harvested a heap of tubers from my plant. Though I have learned from experience, for storage overwinter keep in COOL, dark dry place.. otherwise the tubers wrinkle and go soft, and rot upon replanting. Enjoy!
Image Flat, QLD, Australia
Purchased at Yandina Market. Very healthy little plant. $2.5Went really well until it was unearthed and eaten by turkey
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Albany, WA, Australia
Zero maitenance other than harvesting or thinning out every so often. Tops really good animal fodder or mulch (high protein). Two types of roots. One type sweet potato shaped but texture of water chestnut. Peel before eating as skin is bitter. Contains...
Mentone, VIC, Australia
This plant actually survived the extreme Summer conditions but didn't get to the suggested 2 - 3 metres tall. I have added compost etc to our sandy soil and I have split it up and hope to have a good crop. I dug up a couple of tubers and ate them - ...
San Pedro, Laguna, PH
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
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Lexington, KY
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
A friend just harvested some Yacon and it has a distinct turpentine odor--not the sweet and crispy flavor that was promised.
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Just started growing in my back yard. Seems it grows happily ,will harvest it after winter next year
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Just tried mine again after 3 months of storage- much sweeter than when first harvested. Easily grown in Melbourne.
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Just dug up my yacon, pleanty of tubers and slips for next year interesting eating just raw slighly sweet so I think kids would love could be added to any vegetables for kids
Kidapawan City, COT
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Yacon can lower sugar levels and clean our blood.
Flock Rd. Beaverton, MI
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
I have been exploring yakon,from juice and the meat of the fruit,from side dish to dessert,a miracle tubers that is helpful medicinally and food subtitutes,thanks GOD for creating this plant,i call this dollar tuber.
Manila, NY
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Yacon is very much appreciated when dried and could prolong shelf-life to 6months to one year
Baguio City, PHL.
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Plant as many as possible its like a treaure hiding on the ground (tubers) its a good investment the price is soaring high
Yacon - Apple of the Earth
Well worth growing. Taste is exactly as described. Delicious sliced, oiled and roasted. Grate raw for salads, steams well. Give them good soil but do not overfertilise unless you want lots of leaves and not tubers.
