Yacon is afraid of frost and cold. It is suitable to grow in high mountains with temperatures between 18-24 degrees and an altitude of 1,000 meters. It also requires a large temperature difference between day and night, night tides and clouds and mist. , it has high requirements for water quality, preferably spring water or mountain spring water, otherwise it will affect the variety.

It is better to choose sandy land when planting. Red sand soil, laterite and sandy loam soil with loose soil and good ventilation is the best. Try not to choose low-lying plots that are prone to water accumulation to avoid root rot. .

After planting, weeding and fertilizing should be done to promote its rapid growth. Yacon is afraid of waterlogging and should not be dried. Its roots and fruits will rot when it is waterlogged, so it must be drained in time after rain.

Branches will appear when it grows to more than 50 centimeters. If it grows to more than 1 meter, if there are random branches, it should be pruned in time. If the planting density is small, do not prune. When its flowers begin to wither in October, you can dig the fruit. Try to dig it before it freezes. After digging, store it in the sand or put it in the cellar.

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Notes:

1. Yacon should be watered in time according to the soil moisture in the early and middle stages of growth. Especially from June to July, the weather is very hot and the temperature is high, so proper amount of watering is needed to avoid drought. However, it should not be too much to prevent the fruit from cracking.

2. Water after transplanting to meet the water requirements for growth. During the rainy season, be prepared for drainage to avoid flooding. Cultivate and remove weeds, cultivate soil and ridges, and remove weeds in a timely manner.