Plant GuideYacón
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Yacón
Smallanthus sonchifolius · Asteraceae
Sweet edible storage roots with growing commercial potential. Low glycaemic index due to fructooligosaccharides (FOS).
pH 6 – 7.5
15 – 28°C
180–240 days
Growth: moderate
High
Care Notes
Sweet edible storage roots with growing commercial potential. Low glycaemic index due to fructooligosaccharides (FOS).
Health Benefits
High in prebiotic fructooligosaccharides
Culinary Uses
Sweet crisp roots eaten raw or cooked
Root Behaviour
Sweet storage roots
Common Problems
Problems
Frost sensitive
Pests
Slugs
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Medium Demand
Requires an established, well-cycled system
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#staple#tuber#carbohydrate#food_security
Season
Summer-Autumn