Yacón Root Plant – Smallanthus sonchifolius – Bolivian Sunroot Starter – Edible Tuber Perennial – Rare Food Forest Plant

Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius), also known as Bolivian Sunroot, is a unique edible perennial grown for its sweet, juicy underground tubers. The crunchy roots have a refreshing texture similar to apple or jicama and are harvested in fall.

A favorite in permaculture systems and food forests, Yacón produces abundant tubers while creating beautiful sunflower-like foliage during summer.

Produces sweet, crisp edible tubers

Easy to grow in warm seasons

Excellent addition to food forests

Fast-growing summer plant

Stores well after harvest

Rare and hard to find locally

1 healthy Yacón starter plant

Well-rooted and ready to transplant

Carefully packaged to maintain moisture

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Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones)

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Rich, loose, well-draining soil

Mature Height: 4–6 feet

Harvest: After first frost

In colder climates, tubers can be lifted and stored indoors for replanting in spring.