How to plant yacon, when to plant yacon

1. Planting method

1. Bulbs: After harvesting yacon, cut a small piece from the bulb for seedling cultivation and bury it in sand for storage. Dig out the bulbs before planting to ensure that the bulbs are intact, which can improve the survival rate of later planting.

2. Substrate: You must choose the soil for planting carefully. It is best to choose loose and fertile soil with good drainage. You should also apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer to supplement nutrients.

3. Planting: Plant the dug bulbs into the soil. Pay attention to the planting depth. It should not be too deep, otherwise it will be close to the fertilizer and easily burn the bulbs. It should not be too shallow, otherwise it will be exposed outside.

4. Maintenance: After planting, water it thoroughly and keep it moist. This can promote rooting and germination, and also increase the speed of later growth. Appropriate fertilization is also required, and timely pruning is required if it grows too high.

2. When to plant

Yacon is suitable for planting in spring, especially around April. At this time, the temperature gradually rises, the surrounding environment is more suitable, and the plants are in the germination stage, so the survival rate is higher after planting.