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Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius
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Purple Yacon (Yacón) - Smallanthus sonchifolius

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The Purple Yacón, a relative of the sunflower, is similar in growth habits. It is a plant from the Andes with purple tubers (roots) and yellow flowers. Raw or cooked, the tubers are sweet like a mix of apple, pear, and watermelon, resembling a sweeter version of jicama. It's also known as Purple Earth Apple.

• Average mature height: 4-6 feet
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained
• Zones: 7-11

Pet Friendly? Yes

USDA Grow Zones 7-11

Water Req's Medium

Light Req's Full Sun-Part Shade

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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.

That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.

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We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.

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Customer Reviews

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Aidan

The product arrived with minimal damage, the packaging was amazing!

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Jeweldine S. (Tennessee)
Never received

My order was suppose to be here the 4th, but for the past 3 days saying it's on its way but hasn't moved from N.C. by the time I get them if I get them, they'll be dead or dying..

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Kendra
Received damaged during shipping, and it d...

Received damaged during shipping, and it didn't live, but that was not because of the seller but the postal handlers during shipping as the box looked mishandled and my lily was broken. The other plant inside was not damaged though and is doing great. I will and have ordered again from this seller.

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Lenora
Everything was packaged well and came on t...

Everything was packaged well and came on time, as promised. However, one of the two plants had pretty much turned to mush. It was not hot outside. Our spring was mild, so it did not die from being over heated. The other plant was in perfect shape and was planted right away. I have not seen much in the way of growth, but it is still alive. I hope it will take off and grow for me.

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Hobart
Recieved order today and everything was as...

Recieved order today and everything was as described also came with handwritten instructions..a great company!

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Pete
Plant arrived alive and shipped was fast,...

Plant arrived alive and shipped was fast, thanks

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Vella
looks little bit dry when they arrrive, so...

looks little bit dry when they arrrive, some leves already turn into yellow, i buy two plants, one have four leaves left another have two, i m worry a lot because i bought two yacon at another store and they all dead, but this two looks bigger hope they can grow healthy

Mulberry Fuel: Set it and forget it for 90 days

While we call it Mulberry Fuel after our favorite fruiting tree, this fertilizer can really be used on any fruiting plant to ensure its plans come to fruition.

Apply the granules of this 20-6-9, slow-release formula to the soil surface of your plants and they will slowly feed them over a 90-day period.

Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer - 20-6-9 Blend - (1 or 2 LB bag)

Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer - 20-6-9 Blend - (1 or 2 LB bag)

$19.99

Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer - 20-6-9 Blend - (1 or 2 LB bag)

$19.99