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Jicama

Pachyrhizus erosus
A vine native to Mexico and grown for it edible tuberous roots that are also called yam beans. Jicama (pronounced 'hicama') looks similar to a turnip and can be used as an alternative to water chestnuts. The creamy white flesh has a flavour that is sweet ... Read More
Other Names: bengkuang, Yam Bean, Chinese potato, Chinese turnip, Mexican potato

$14.90 ($14.90-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Jicama

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Fruiting/Harvest Months July, August, September

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Jicama Reviews & Tips

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Grace Lim
11y ago

Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Jicama, Yam Bean

It is good to add to a salad, crunchy and sweet. Buy a packet of seeds from the asian grocery shop and plant them, grows nicely in QLD. A vital ingredient in malaysian spring roll.

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