When to Plant Yacon? Detailed Guide to Planting Methods and Precautions
SummarySite selection: desert areas or high mountains, with loose soil and clean water, at a temperature of around 20 degrees. Sowing: can be sown in spring or autumn, the growing period is about 200 days, and it enters the flowering stage in September. Watering: do not water onto the leaves, water from the roots. Fertilizing: mainly nitrogen fertilizer in spring, mainly phosphorus fertilizer in summer, and more potassium fertilizer in autumn. Propagation: by leaf cuttings and sowing. Diseases: the common one is damping-off, which causes seedling death, so more prevention and control are needed.
The appearance of yacon is the same as that of sweet potato, but its essence is completely different from sweet potato. It tastes refreshing and sweet, and it is rich in nutritional value. Its nutrients are greatly different from those of sweet potato. Many people like it, so do you know how yacon is planted? And what precautions should be taken when planting yacon? Let me take you to have a look!
How to plant yacon (when to plant)
The best planting season for yacon in China is spring, and it is planted more in southern China. Its tuberous roots contain abundant water and fructooligosaccharides, taste both sweet and crisp, and can also be eaten as a fruit.
Planting yacon has certain environmental requirements: the suitable altitude for its growth is 1000 m to 2300 m, the soil is sandy moist soil, the sunshine duration needs to be a bit longer, the growth cycle is about 200 days, and the growth temperature is between 20 and 30°C. Be sure to note that yacon stops growing below 15°C, so the temperature must be controlled well. It is extremely intolerant of cold, and below 5 degrees it will enter a dormant state. In frosty weather, its frozen stems will also die.
Yacon planting methods and precautions
1. Choose the planting site: yacon is best planted in desert areas or on high mountains, preferably in places with loose soil and clean water. A temperature of around 20°C is most suitable for its growth.
2. Applying fertilizer and pest and disease control: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium should be used reasonably according to the situation. In spring, mainly nitrogen fertilizer should be applied, in summer mainly phosphorus fertilizer, and in autumn more potassium fertilizer. During the seedling stage of yacon, attention should be paid to preventing diseases. The common one is damping-off, which causes seedling death, so everyone needs to apply decomposed fertilizer during the seedling stage. The potting soil should not be too wet. If diseased plants are found, they need to be removed immediately, and a fungicide should be sprayed on the surface. When necessary, it can be combined with spraying Xinguozhimo to enhance the control effect and achieve effective disease control.
3. Key points for watering: when watering yacon, it is best not to water onto its leaves, but to water from the roots. In winter, when the temperature is below 5 degrees, only a very small amount of water is needed.
4. Key points for propagation: yacon generally uses leaf cuttings and sowing for propagation.
5. Sowing: yacon can be sown in spring or autumn. The growing period of yacon is about more than 200 days. In September, yacon enters the flowering stage, and after the flowering stage it enters the mature stage. When the branches finish flowering, the yacon can be harvested.
Yacon is delicious and sweet. It can be eaten raw as a fruit or cooked as a dish. The above is the yacon planting method and some precautions to note when planting yacon that I have brought to you. Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has gained a certain understanding of yacon planting methods. I hope it can help you when you plant yacon.