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Golden Yacon (Yacón) Live Plant (Pear of the Earth) - Smallanthus sonchifolius

$ 7.36

Availability: 55 in stock
  • Type: Edibles
  • Sunlight: Partial shade
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Genus: Smallanthus
  • Climate: Sub-tropical
  • USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 7-11
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Soil Type: Clay
  • Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Country//Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: Wellspring Gardens
  • Common Name: Pear of the Earth
  • Watering: Moist, well-drained
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Green

    Description

    The golden Yacón, a relative of the sunflower, is similar in growth habits. It is a plant from the Andes with purple tubers (roots) and golden yellow flowers.
    Raw or cooked, the tubers are sweet like a mix of apple, pear, and watermelon, resembling a sweeter version of jicama. It's also known as Pear of the Earth.
    This young plant ranges from
    2.5 to 6 inches
    and ships in a
    3-inch-deep pot
    to
    keep your shipping costs at a minimum and to allow it to
    grow to maturity under your green thumb.
    Average mature height:
    4-6 feet
    Light
    : Full sun to partial shade
    Soil
    : Moist, well-drained
    Zones
    : 7-11
    Shipping & Handling
    Pay
    .99 for the first plant
    and only
    50 cents for each additional plant
    when you
    check out with all of your items at one time
    .
    Combined shipping does
    not
    apply to fertilizers.
    Delivery confirmation
    is included in the price of shipping.
    We usually ship
    7-10 days after payment is received.
    Unfortunately, we
    do not ship
    to
    Hawaii
    ,
    Canada
    , or
    overseas
    .
    Live Delivery Guarantee
    We have sent thousands of plants safely to their destinations. However, please let us know if there are any problems with your order by sending us a message with
    a picture of your plants within 48 hours
    . We will send replacement plants if damaged.
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    request
    , please
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