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edibleFamily: AsteraceaeGenus: Yacn
Cultivar
Yacón
Yacn
Smallanthus sonchifolius, commonly known as Yacón, is a vigorous herbaceous perennial that produces large, succulent, tuberous roots. These roots have a refreshing, sweet, and crisp texture often compared to apples or water chestnuts. The plant features broad, fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers late in the season, making it both a productive and attractive addition to the garden.
Yacón is a unique perennial plant prized for its crisp, sweet, tuberous roots that can be eaten raw or cooked. This Andean native adds an interesting and productive element to the vegetable garden or home landscape.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to light shade
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Water
Consistent moisture during the active growing season; avoid waterlogging.
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Mature size
4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
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Hardiness
9-11; grown as an annual in colder regions
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, vigorous herbaceous perennial
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Plant type
Perennial vegetable
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Yacón requires a long growing season to produce significant tuber yields. In frost-prone climates, the tubers must be harvested before the first hard frost kills the foliage. Tubers are typically overwintered in storage for the following season's planting.
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Climate note
Thrives in moderate temperatures; sensitive to hard frost, which terminates top growth.
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Flower / fruit
Produces yellow, sunflower-like daisy blooms in late autumn, though foliage and root development are the primary focus.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to light shade
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Growth rate
Fast
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Fertilizer
Benefit from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or generous compost incorporation at planting time.
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Pruning
Remove dead or damaged stems after the growing season when harvesting tubers.
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Care notes
Yacón requires a long growing season to produce significant tuber yields. In frost-prone climates, the tubers must be harvested before the first hard frost kills the foliage. Tubers are typically overwintered in storage for the following season's planting.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, vigorous herbaceous perennial
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces yellow, sunflower-like daisy blooms in late autumn, though foliage and root development are the primary focus.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11; grown as an annual in colder regions
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Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures; sensitive to hard frost, which terminates top growth.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture during the active growing season; avoid waterlogging.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, loose, and fertile soil with high organic matter content.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
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Container Growing
Can be grown in large, deep containers, though yields may be smaller than in-ground garden beds.
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Family
Asteraceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, broad, heart-shaped, fuzzy green foliage
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are opposite, heart-shaped or triangular with soft, fuzzy texture.
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Fruit Flower Look
Yellow daisy-like florets
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are yellow, daisy-like, and appear only at the end of the long growing season; tubers form below ground.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, multi-stemmed habit; avoid trailing or vining descriptors.
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Mature Plant Look
Large, vigorous, upright leafy clump with fleshy, carrot-like brown tubers underground
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, bushy plant with dense foliage and large, fleshy tuberous roots forming in the soil at the base of the crown.
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Morphology Rules
Should appear as a large, herbaceous clump with bold, textural foliage; avoid woody appearances.
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Plant Faqs
Are Yacón tubers edible? Yes, Yacón tubers are crisp, sweet, and can be eaten raw like fruit or used in salads. How do I harvest Yacón? Harvest the tubers in late autumn after the foliage begins to die back from the first frost. Can I grow Yacón in a container? Yes, but use a large container to accommodate the expansive tuber growth.
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Root Look
Small, developing fibrous root system within the starter plug
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining garden soil
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Starter Stage
Green, soft-stemmed starter plug with large, opposite, triangular, or heart-shaped foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants feature broad, slightly serrated, soft-textured, light to mid-green leaves on fleshy stems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Yacón. This is Yacón, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Yacón become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden you want to create. These fascinating tubers offer a crisp, sweet, and refreshing flavor, making them a standout addition for every harvest. Repot your starter plug into a four-inch pot with quality potting mix to establish the plant before moving it to its final garden location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Yacon Smallanthus sonchifolius Edible tubers Perennial vegetable Andean crops Home gardening Agardeni Root vegetables Sustainable gardening
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Youtube Video Summary
Yacón is a productive perennial vegetable known for its sweet, crisp, edible tubers. Discover how to incorporate this fascinating Andean native into your home garden.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Yacón: The Andean Tuber (Smallanthus sonchifolius)
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