Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

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13 Nov 13 Lorraine Davis (Australia - arid climate)
Hi, I was just wondering if the yacon is the same plant as the sunroot or better know as the Jerusalem artichoke. Thanks , Lorraine
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20 Nov 13 Karen (Australia - temperate climate)
hey Lorraine, the yacon is not the Jerusalem artichoke but is a relative apparently also a relative of the sunflower. it is sweeter than the Jerusalem artichoke. do a search on google :) wikipedia will explain
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