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Learn to grow Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) - spencerw - 01-31-2020
yacon is another delicious crop that grows well in our climate! learn about it
https://tropicalselfsufficiency.com/yacon-smallanthus-sonchifolius/
RE: Learn to grow Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) - lquade - 01-31-2020
thank you spencer, great article. we have been growing/eating yacon for a few years now. did not know the stem was edible and don't know that i would try, but use the root much the same as jicama. quite tasty. enjoy your articles..
RE: Learn to grow Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius) - spencerw - 02-01-2020
thanks! i havent eaten the stems either, i assume youd want to get them nice and young. and apparently the leaves are used in teas as well. i found a good article explaining the health benefits but couldnt find it again later for reference so i left it out of the article. i really like jicama too! pretty easy to grow that one as well