Yacon has strong adaptability, simple planting, low requirements on planting climate, soil and economic cost, and is easy to plant and manage. When planting and harvesting in that year, about 10 will open 3 ~ 5 flowers, which look like sunflowers and can be harvested.

Yacon has the characteristics of strong light resistance, liking medium and low temperature, avoiding water and being afraid of drought. Suitable for low latitude, altitude 1? 000 meters, the annual average temperature is below 65438 08℃, and the relative humidity is 80% ~ 85%. The optimum growth temperature is 10 ~ 20℃. Therefore, it is suitable for planting in Zhejiang.

Yacon is planted in spring and dug in early winter, which has short growth cycle, quick effect and good benefit. As long as we master its living environment, we can plant a large number of yacon and put it into the market, but because of its short shelf life, it can be processed into various products to meet people's needs. ? Planting in spring to early summer, harvesting in autumn, and wintering in the south. Yacon does not need pesticides and fertilizers, but can be planted with livestock fertilizers. Sowing in March every year, harvesting after 165438+ 10, avoiding the busy farming in spring and summer, and employment is not contradictory. The shelf life is long, and it is fresh and tender in May of the following year. ?

Yacon is shaped like a sweet potato, but its pulp tastes like a pear, juicy, crystal clear, sweet and crisp. Yacon is a low-calorie food, but its carbohydrates are not absorbed by human body, so it is very suitable for diabetics and dieters. The fructooligosaccharides content of yacon is the highest among all plants.