Can yacon be planted as seeds? Can it be planted after it sprouts?

1. Can it be planted as seeds?

Yacon can be planted as seeds. Snow lotus is a plant like potatoes and sweet potatoes. There are generally two ways to plant it. It can be planted by sowing or by leaf cuttings.

The sowing method is very simple. First, you need to wash the yacon, and then cut it into small pieces like potatoes. After that, you need to place it in a cool and humid place for two or three days before you can plant it. When planting, you need to choose sandy loam, which is more suitable for its growth. Mix in a small amount of quicklime, which has a bactericidal effect. After planting, water it with decomposed organic liquid fertilizer, and then water it once every 1 to 2 days.

2. Can I plant it after it sprouts?

Yacon can be planted after germination, and yacon is more suitable for planting after germination. Use the same method to cut the yacon into small pieces, try to leave a few buds on each piece, and then plant them using the same method. It should be noted that when fertilizing it, no chemical fertilizers or pesticides should be used, as this will affect its growth or cause poor growth.