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Old May 7, 2010   #1
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Hi,

have anyone tried here Yacon ( Smallanthus sonchifolius ) and Yamsbean ( Pachyrrhizus erosus ) sorry dunno the english names for them really, what taste does it have ? is it easy to cultivate ?

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Old May 7, 2010   #2
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We grew them the last couple of years. While I didn't try them the Mrs and her friends ate them raw and loved them. Unfortunately we will not have any this year. Though we saved them in a box filled with cedar shavings they all rotted. I feel even worse as I had promised some to TVers.
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Old May 7, 2010   #3
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Welcome Matthias!

You should be able to grow Yakon in Germany, it grows well for me in NL.
The taste is similar to watermelon, sweet, juicy and crunchy (but a bit firmer then watermelon consistency).
As for Yambean, it need an indian summer to grow well in west Europe, but it should grow well in a green house though ! Taste wise, it is also crunchy similar to a water chestnut, but I find water chestnut tastier (also drier and nuttier).
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Yacon is easy, but you need a long frost-free season, enough space, and for best yields, rich soil and plenty of water.

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http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...ighlight=yacon
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big thx to all replyers

well after that i should look if i get some tubers or Seeds near my place to cultivate, if not i try it next year again.
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