Reddish Outer Skin
Produces underground storage roots associated with a reddish exterior, adding distinctive appeal to this interesting root vegetable.
Red Skin Yacon Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Red Skin Yacon Seeds
Red Skin Yacon, scientifically known as Smallanthus sonchifolius, is an unusual root vegetable native to the Andean region of South America. It is grown for its crisp, juicy underground storage roots, which have a naturally sweet flavor and reddish outer skin. Yacon plants develop tall, leafy growth with attractive yellow flowers and are suitable for home gardens and vegetable-growing spaces in warm climates. This interesting crop is also known as ground apple or Peruvian ground apple. Although yacon can be propagated from true seeds, rhizome crowns are more commonly used for reliable cultivation. Confirm the planting material and variety identity before sowing.
Red Skin Root Variety
Sweet Edible Tubers
Andean Root Vegetable
Home Vegetable Gardening
Key Features
Naturally Sweet Roots
Develops crisp, juicy storage roots with a naturally sweet taste that can be enjoyed in different culinary preparations.
Tall, Leafy Growth
Develops vigorous herbaceous plants with broad green leaves and upright stems, providing an attractive appearance in vegetable gardens.
Interesting Root Crop
Offers gardeners an opportunity to grow an unusual Andean vegetable that produces edible underground storage roots.
Product Highlights
Red-skinned yacon root variety
Botanical name Smallanthus sonchifolius
Produces sweet, juicy storage roots
Crisp texture with a naturally sweet flavor
Native to the Andean region
Tall and vigorous herbaceous growth
Attractive yellow flower heads
Suitable for warm-climate gardens
Can be grown in fertile garden soil
Rhizome propagation is commonly preferred
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Smallanthus sonchifolius |
| Common Name | Yacon, Ground Apple, Peruvian Ground Apple |
| Variety | Red Skin Yacon |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Crop Seeds – confirm true seed identity with the supplier |
| Crop Type | Edible Underground Storage Root Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vigorous herbaceous perennial |
| Root Appearance | Reddish outer skin with edible storage root flesh |
| Flower Color | Yellow to orange-yellow |
| Origin | Andean Region of South America |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Climate dependent; protect plants and propagation material from frost |
| Planting Season | Warm growing season, after cold conditions have passed |
| Growing Season | Generally a long growing season; harvest timing depends on climate and variety |
| Seed Starting | Start in a warm, humid seed-starting medium; follow verified supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Variable; true-seed germination can be slow and unreliable |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions are preferred; exact requirements depend on seed viability and treatment |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade, depending on local climate |
| Soil Requirements | Loose, fertile, organic-rich and well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Can reach approximately 1.5–3 meters under suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for tall foliage and underground root development |
| Propagation Method | Commonly propagated through rhizome crown divisions; true seeds are also possible |
| Harvest | Harvest underground storage roots when the plant reaches maturity and foliage begins to decline |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Confirm that your planting material consists of genuine, viable Yacon seeds. True-seed propagation is less common than rhizome propagation, and germination may be uneven. Follow the supplier's instructions for any recommended seed preparation.
Confirm that your planting material consists of genuine, viable Yacon seeds. True-seed propagation is less common than rhizome propagation, and germination may be uneven. Follow the supplier's instructions for any recommended seed preparation.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a loose, fertile and well-drained seed-starting medium. Use seed trays or small containers with drainage holes. A warm and consistently moist environment helps provide suitable conditions for starting the seeds.
Choose a loose, fertile and well-drained seed-starting medium. Use seed trays or small containers with drainage holes. A warm and consistently moist environment helps provide suitable conditions for starting the seeds.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium moist without allowing excessive water accumulation. Avoid assuming that every seed will germinate.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium moist without allowing excessive water accumulation. Avoid assuming that every seed will germinate.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light and Warmth
Keep the seed-starting containers in a warm location. Once seedlings emerge, provide sufficient light for healthy development. Avoid exposing young plants to harsh conditions or sudden temperature changes.
Keep the seed-starting containers in a warm location. Once seedlings emerge, provide sufficient light for healthy development. Avoid exposing young plants to harsh conditions or sudden temperature changes.
Step 5: Transplant the Young Plants
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, transplant them into prepared garden beds with loose, fertile soil. Allow enough room for the plants to develop their tall stems and underground storage roots.
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, transplant them into prepared garden beds with loose, fertile soil. Allow enough room for the plants to develop their tall stems and underground storage roots.
Step 6: Water and Maintain the Plants
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply organic matter to support healthy growth and maintain good soil structure. Avoid prolonged waterlogging around the roots.
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply organic matter to support healthy growth and maintain good soil structure. Avoid prolonged waterlogging around the roots.
Step 7: Harvest the Yacon Roots
Allow the plants sufficient time to develop underground storage roots. Harvest when the plants reach maturity and the above-ground growth begins to decline. Carefully loosen the soil before lifting the roots to prevent unnecessary damage.
Allow the plants sufficient time to develop underground storage roots. Harvest when the plants reach maturity and the above-ground growth begins to decline. Carefully loosen the soil before lifting the roots to prevent unnecessary damage.
Grow Something Unique with Red Skin Yacon
Discover the interesting world of Andean root vegetables with Red Skin Yacon. Known for its reddish-skinned storage roots, naturally sweet flavor and vigorous leafy growth, this unusual crop can bring something different to your vegetable garden. Provide fertile soil, suitable warmth and consistent moisture to support healthy plant development. With the right growing conditions, Yacon can become an exciting addition to your edible garden. For reliable cultivation, confirm whether your planting material is genuine seed or rhizome crown divisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Red Skin Yacon, its edible underground roots, seed propagation and growing requirements.
What is the difference between Red Skin Yacon and regular Yacon?
Red Skin Yacon is a named or marketed type of Yacon distinguished by the reddish appearance of its underground storage roots. Yacon varieties can differ in root skin color, flesh color, size and growing characteristics. The exact characteristics of Red Skin Yacon depend on the genetic identity of the planting material supplied.
Can Yacon grow from true seeds, or does it need rhizomes?
Yacon can grow from true seeds, but seed propagation is relatively uncommon because seed production and germination can be inconsistent. Seed-grown plants may also show variation in their characteristics. Rhizome crown divisions are generally preferred because they provide a more dependable way to establish plants with characteristics similar to the parent plant.
How long does Red Skin Yacon take to produce edible roots?
Yacon generally requires a long growing season to develop mature underground storage roots. The time to harvest varies with climate, planting material, soil fertility and growing conditions. Plants established from true seeds may take longer or develop differently from plants grown from rhizome divisions. Harvest when the crop has matured and above-ground growth begins to decline.