How to Plant Yacon

1. Leaf cuttings

1. Select leaves: Use leaves that are mature but not yellowed. Place them in a ventilated and bright place to let the wounds dry.

2. Lay the soil flat: After the wound on the leaves has dried, place it flat on the prepared soil without inserting it, and then place it in a cool place and wait for it to take root.

3. Repotting: After the leaves appear, small buds will grow on the leaves. When the small buds grow a little bigger, they can be moved to the potting soil. Pay attention when repotting. It is best to bring some soil, which is more conducive to the growth of the seedlings. After a while, you can carry out normal maintenance and management.

2. Sowing

Sowing can be carried out in spring and autumn. The soil temperature should be controlled between 20 and 26 degrees. Place the seeds directly in the dug holes and then cover them with about 1 cm of soil. Seedlings will emerge in about 8 days. If sown in spring, the flowering period will begin in September.