Detailed Explanation of Jicama Planting Time and Methods

Jicama is a very delicious food. You can consider it a vegetable or regard it as a fruit, which is why it is also called a fruit-vegetable. At the same time, many people think jicama grows on trees, which shows that many people do not know when jicama is planted or how it is grown. So today, the editor will introduce to you the planting methods and time for jicama!

Planting Time

In the past, we might all have known that jicama was only available to eat in autumn, but we did not know when it started to be planted. However, with the development of planting techniques, it can be said that we can see jicama appear in all four seasons, so when exactly is its planting time? Generally, jicama is planted in April and May. Early-maturing jicama can usually be dug up and eaten in May and June, mid-maturing jicama is generally in August and September, which is the variety we most commonly see appearing in autumn. Of course, there is also a latest-maturing type that cannot be eaten until October and November. So the planting time is all in April and May, but due to different regions, the maturity time is also different.

Planting Methods

Site selection and land preparation: Jicama is suitable for planting in land with loose soil and good air permeability and drainage. Planting in land with heavy clay that is not conducive to drainage will result in the jicama you see at maturity possibly being only as big as your little finger.

Planting method: Directly sow 3 or 4 seeds at fixed intervals (25-50 cm) in the dug land, cover with plastic film or spread a layer of moss to cover the seeds well. The second method is to sow directly in rows in a creeping manner. Do not sow too many seeds in each row, and cover the seeds in the same way.

Field management: After jicama sprouts, if thinning is found, missing seedlings need to be replanted in time. When jicama seedlings grow to 5-10 cm, carry out the second fertilization. If there are weeds in the field, weed at the same time as fertilizing. Because jicama vines grow in different directions, we need to guide them to grow in one direction so that the source can be found at harvest time. Also, jicama vines need to be pinched and have their flowers removed in time to prevent them from growing too long and consuming nutrients, so that the jicama produced is large, fresh, and tender.

Disease Prevention and Harvesting

Jicama vines themselves contain insecticidal substances, so there are few pests and diseases. However, in some areas, termites especially like to eat the jicama growing below, so be sure to remember to prevent termites. Jicama must be harvested at the right time, neither too early nor too late. Although jicama harvested too early has high water content and is very tender, it is not sweet and has no sugar content. Jicama harvested too late is too old and not delicious.

Jicama is actually a plant with extremely strong adaptability and disease resistance. For planting jicama, it can be said to be relatively easier. The above is the jicama planting method and planting time introduced to you by the editor today. If you want to learn more about planting-related questions, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!