5 Seeds Pachyrhizus erosus Jicama Yam Bean Tropical Root Vegetable Vine

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as Jicama or Yam Bean, is a tropical vine grown for its crisp, sweet underground root and vigorous ornamental foliage. The plant produces twining stems with attractive leaves and pale flowers, making it an interesting addition to warm-season gardens and edible landscapes.
The root is enjoyed raw in salads, slaws, and crudités for its juicy, apple-like crunch, and it also holds up well in stir-fries and other cooked dishes. The vine can be grown on trellises or allowed to sprawl, and it performs best in long, warm growing seasons.
Species: Pachyrhizus erosus
Variety: Jicama
Type: Tropical perennial vine grown as annual
Plant_Habit: Climbing, twining vine
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam, fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 150-180
Zones: 9-11
Germination: 7-21 days
Sowing: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep after last frost when soil is warm
Spacing: 8-12 inches between plants, rows 36 inches apart
Notes: Provide trellis or support for vine; roots develop best in long warm seasons