Growing Yacon, also Sunroot

View the Yacon page

07 May 17 MARY (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
my question is can yacon be grown in Perth, wa. Where can i find the plant readily to grow. Can you find them in markets or greegrocers
20 May 17 Tricia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mary, Waldecks currently have Yacon for what appears to be much less than the private sellers & they are healthy plants.
07 May 17 Jack (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes it can. There is currently an advertisement on Gumtree for Yacon plants in the Joondalup area. You may find them in green grocers or whole food stores that sell produce.
Gardenate App

Put Gardenate in your pocket. Get our app for iPhone, iPad or Android to add your own plants and record your plantings and harvests

Planting Reminders

Join 60,000+ gardeners who already use Gardenate and subscribe to the free Gardenate planting reminders email newsletter.


Home | Vegetables and herbs to plant | Climate zones | About Gardenate | Contact us | Privacy Policy

This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.