Edible Underground Tubers
Produces large, juicy underground storage tubers with a naturally crisp texture and mildly sweet flavor.
Ground Apple Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Ground Apple Seeds
Ground Apple, commonly known as Yacon or Peruvian Ground Apple, is an attractive herbaceous perennial grown for its large green foliage and sweet, juicy underground tubers. Botanically known as Smallanthus sonchifolius, this plant belongs to the sunflower family and originates from the Andean regions of South America. Its tubers have a crisp texture and mildly sweet flavor, making it an interesting addition to home vegetable gardens and edible landscape spaces.
Peruvian Ground Apple
Edible Root Crop
Green Foliage
Vegetable Gardening
Key Features
Attractive Green Foliage
Develops broad green leaves that create a lush appearance in vegetable gardens and outdoor spaces.
Herbaceous Perennial Growth
Grows as a tall herbaceous perennial with vigorous stems and seasonal yellow sunflower-like flowers.
Versatile Garden Crop
Can be cultivated in suitable garden beds and productive landscape areas with adequate growing space.
Product Highlights
Known as Yacon or Peruvian Ground Apple
Produces edible underground tubers
Naturally crisp and juicy tubers
Mildly sweet flavor
Broad green ornamental foliage
Yellow sunflower-like flowers
Suitable for vegetable gardens
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Smallanthus sonchifolius |
| Common Name | Yacon; Peruvian Ground Apple; Ground Pear |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Plant Seeds — verify true seed identity with supplier |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial Root Crop |
| Growth Habit | Tall, upright, spreading herbaceous growth |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Edible Plant Part | Underground Storage Tubers |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm growing season |
| Growing Season | Summer to autumn |
| Seed Starting | Follow verified species-specific seed instructions; rhizomes are commonly used for propagation |
| Germination Time | Not reliably established for commercial true seeds |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to warm growing climates; frost sensitivity varies with conditions |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 4–8 feet tall under suitable conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 2–3 feet apart |
| Harvest Season | Usually autumn, depending on climate and plant maturity |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Planting Material
Check whether the package contains true seeds or propagation rhizomes. Yacon is commonly propagated through rhizome divisions with healthy growing buds. Follow the appropriate instructions for your material.
Check whether the package contains true seeds or propagation rhizomes. Yacon is commonly propagated through rhizome divisions with healthy growing buds. Follow the appropriate instructions for your material.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Soil
Select a sunny garden location with loose, fertile, organic-rich soil. Ensure good drainage to support healthy root and tuber development.
Select a sunny garden location with loose, fertile, organic-rich soil. Ensure good drainage to support healthy root and tuber development.
Step 3: Plant Correctly
Sow verified seeds according to supplier instructions. If planting rhizomes, position them in prepared soil at the recommended depth and spacing.
Sow verified seeds according to supplier instructions. If planting rhizomes, position them in prepared soil at the recommended depth and spacing.
Step 4: Provide Water and Sunlight
Provide adequate sunlight and water regularly. Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during active growth and warmer weather.
Provide adequate sunlight and water regularly. Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during active growth and warmer weather.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Tubers
Allow the plant sufficient time to develop underground storage tubers. Harvest when the growing season ends and the plant begins to die back, adjusting the timing according to your local climate.
Allow the plant sufficient time to develop underground storage tubers. Harvest when the growing season ends and the plant begins to die back, adjusting the timing according to your local climate.
Grow Your Own Peruvian Ground Apple
Ground Apple is an interesting edible garden crop appreciated for its lush green foliage and crisp, juicy underground tubers. Its tall growth and distinctive yellow flowers also bring natural interest to vegetable gardens. With fertile soil, suitable sunlight, and consistent watering, Yacon can become a productive addition to appropriate home gardening spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Ground Apple cultivation, edible tubers, and harvesting.
What is a Ground Apple plant, and what does it produce?
Ground Apple, also called Yacon or Peruvian Ground Apple, is a perennial plant scientifically known as Smallanthus sonchifolius. It produces large underground storage tubers with a crisp, juicy texture and mildly sweet flavor. The plant also develops broad green leaves and small yellow flowers.
How do you propagate Yacon or Peruvian Ground Apple?
Yacon is most commonly propagated using underground rhizomes or crown divisions containing healthy buds. These are planted in prepared, well-drained soil during the suitable growing season. Although true seeds may be possible, rhizome propagation is generally preferred for reliable plant establishment.
When should you harvest Ground Apple tubers?
Ground Apple tubers are generally harvested toward the end of the growing season, often when the above-ground foliage begins to die back. Carefully dig around the plant to collect the mature storage tubers without damaging them. Harvest timing depends on local climate and plant development.