earth apple

How to Grow and Care for earth apple

earth apple · Smallanthus sonchifolius
Also known as: yacon

Grows best in a fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to the leaves. Plant outside only when the risk of frost has passed.

Watering: Consistently damp soil, extra water during tuber growthSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing earth apple

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistently damp soil, extra water during tuber growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced vegetable feed biweekly warm growing months
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in a fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to the leaves. Plant outside only when the risk of frost has passed.

How to Water earth apple?

Consistently damp soil, extra water during tuber growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for earth apple?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for earth apple?

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What Soil Is Best for earth apple?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for earth apple?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize earth apple?

Balanced vegetable feed biweekly warm growing months

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How to Prune earth apple?

None required

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How to Propagate earth apple?

Propagate by seed, by cuttings or by division of rhizomes

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How to Transplant earth apple?

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How to Care for earth apple in Winter?

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How to Plant earth apple?

Grows best in a fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to the leaves. Plant outside only when the risk of frost has passed.

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How to Repot earth apple?

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How to Harvest earth apple?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildews

Pests

Slugs and snails may be troublesome

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The Toxicity of earth apple

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Attributes of earth apple

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Genus
Smallanthus
Family
Asteraceae
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