Purple Yacon

When we heard that Yacon-(Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a tuber that tastes similar to watermelon and apple we knew we had to give them a try! Once planted they really take off and can be an excellent food source with a texture similar to jicama but with more of a sweet flavor! In zones 9-11 they can be planted and will grow perennially. In other areas where frost is common tubers are harvested in the fall and the crowns are kept indoors or in the garage for the winter and are re-planted in early spring.