
Jicama (Yam Bean) -True Jicama - 4.0 Grams
Product information for Jicama (Yam Bean) -True Jicama - 4.0 Grams
Thai Jicama Seeds. Pachyrhizus erosus. Heirloom Non-GMO Open Pollinated. Annual. About 150 Days to full maturity. Also known as ‘yam bean’ and true jicama . This Thai variety produces larger fruits than it s popular Mexican cousin Mexican Jicama. This tuber has crisp sweet white flesh and light brown skin. With a long hot season it can grow 4-6 diameter and 4-5 lbs in weight. More temperate climates will produce smaller roots. Tubers develop after flowering and store well. Ripe pods and leaves are poisonous. Start seeds inside 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile well-drained soil at least 20 deep. Plant in late spring/early summer in a warm sunny location when soil temperatures are above 70°F. Remove flower buds to promote root production. Harvest tubers 5 to 9 months after sowing and store in a dry dark cool environment at 50-60°F. Peel and prepare raw marinated or cooked briefly to retain crisp texture. Use fresh in salads and veggie platters. A popular substitute for water chestnuts or bamboo shoots in any dish that calls for a crisp texture and mild flavor. Warning: Ripe pods and leaves are poisonous. About 140 Seeds per ounce.




















