Growing Jicama

Bill finally figures out how to grow Jicama the Mexican Yam Bean, Pachyrhisus erosus. It only took me 40 years and three different states of the union before I got the hang of it.

[joansmith]

I planted some Jicama seed in my garden (dallas, tx) last spring? and forgot about it. Last fall I was wondering what "bean" had come up in the garden. It was pretty with big meaty bean pods. Thankfully I didn't try to eat any of the beans because the Jicama seed is reportedly poisonous. But when I got around to pulling it up there was a tuber attached and I realized it was jicama. It was a small tuber about 1/3 the size of the one you showed and it was dry and fiberous. I think I will try it again in the fall in pot in my "slap together" greenhouse I erect every year for my kumquat. thanks for the video!

[dstack]

Thank you! I'm growing it for the first time, and from seed here in S. Florida. I've been wondering whether to plant it in my trellised garden bed, and now I'm going to try it in pots as well as the bed. I appreciate the help on this, although now I know this is the wrong time of the year. Now I know. And I also just started my first yacon plants, and I see from earlier comments that it's a long day crop.

[nicolejessy]

Im growing purple and orange sweet potstoes too .
I also have the white ones,
I grow them in big buckets, and i also cook and eat the vines .

[subaru]

Great video. First time watching and have subscribed. Growing jicama in KY this year but it looks like I’m gonna have to try the container method depending on what I get come fall.

[redtobertshateshandles]

Thanks. Great info. I like container gardening. Got some seeds germinating right now. Running out of time for tubers though. Seeds might be OK for next year.

[kater]

Also note, not only are the vines toxic like potatoes, so are the skins. You must peel them before eating.

[nancyfahey]

Thank you Bill. I just bought a root and researching how to grow. I think I'll plant it anyway for flowers and seeds. I'll let it grow up the Loquat tree. It's a nice springtime in Florida now.

[agavebob]

Best video on YT for anyone wanting to grow Jicama...thank you

[bradleykaufmann]

I have some vines going right now. Hope I can still get a crop. Will plant in fall next time.

[mariaavinafranco]

Any ideas, suggestions to be able to grow them in Wisconsin?

[MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Thank you so much for this video ! very well narrated, did not bore me at all ! I am getting ready to plant JICAMA in my food forest garden. I am Latin American and love the taste of JICAMA . I hope I can get some to form ! ~~~~Blessings, ,, Irene

[H-Vital]

Thank you so much . Excelente explanation vídeo . I live in SW Florida . I planted yacom few times . It died everytime . I gave up . Please make a video how to grow yacom . I would like to try again . Thank you .

[takishasallbeautyzone]

Hi! I just received some jicima seeds in the mail today. I thought it was a cool weather crop, but the seed package says it's a warm weather crop. I'm in NC in zone 8a, so I'm a little confused as to when I should try to grow them. I think I will take your advice and grow them in containers, but just not so sure about the timing b/c we're pretty hot here in NC already, but we don't have as long of a growing season as FL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[chrispalombo]

So I love the teaching. And I love the Hawaii part, with its exotic plants and life. But... My favorite part is when he first eats stuff, and calculates what he is about to say.

[GardenloveHomestead]

This was great information. Thank you and i love the stories. I really want to grow jicama. So start in September 🤔thanks

[estebancorral]

It is traditionally eaten with sprinkled lemon or lime juice on raw slices. If that is still to bland, add hot chili powder.

[michelesanchez]

could you tell me when and where to grow yacon, it's for my lw carb diet that it's recommended... by the way I had planted the seed of the jicama (I don't remember when) so I told my husband to check it out, and guess what? I got a jicama!!!!not too big but very tasty!!!!thank you again!!!

[SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Wow, that looked delicious..thanks for sharing and happy growing 🌱

[FensterfarmGreenhouse]

Very interesting. Never grown Jicama before. I like everything that you mentioned that it taste like so it would stand to reason that I would like it.
Thanks for sharing it my new friend!
Chuck

[pedroortizsalcido]

Here in Texas we just slice them, squeeze a little bit of lime and chilli powder on them. Makes for a great summer snack.