Can Yacon be grown in the south?

Can Yacon be grown in the South?

Yacon can be grown in the south. When growing, yacon prefers sunlight and a low-temperature environment. It can survive in areas below 18 degrees. The temperature in the south is generally around 15-20 degrees, so yacon can be grown in the south.

Yacon has a certain degree of cold resistance, but is afraid of waterlogging and drought. It has a greater demand for water during its growth period. It is generally planted more in Yunnan, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Fujian and other places. There is only one kind of yacon that can be planted in the south.

Planting technology of yacon in the south

1. Plant quickly: Yacon is usually planted with tubers. The planted tubers should be full, complete and without bumps, and it is best if they have young sprouts.

2. Planting: The tubers of yacon need to be disinfected before planting, then planted in fertile and loose soil, and then covered with soil.

3. Temperature: When planting yacon, the environmental temperature can be maintained at around 20-30 degrees. Generally, yacon will stop growing when the temperature is lower than 15 degrees.