Can yacon be grown as seeds? Can it be planted once it has sprouted?

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1. Can it be grown as seeds?

2. Can it be planted after germination?

Yacon itself has no seeds, but its tubers can be used as seeds. After we buy the yacon, it will sprout or rot when we can't finish eating it. We can plant it in advance. Cut the yacon into small pieces and place it in a cool, moist location for two or three days before planting. When planting, use sandy loam soil as much as possible, which is more suitable for its growth.

1. Can it be planted as seeds?

Yacon can be planted as seeds. Yacon is a plant similar to potatoes and sweet potatoes. There are generally two ways to plant it. Planting can be done by sowing seeds or by leaf cuttings.

The method of sowing is very simple. First, you need to Wash the yacon, and then cut the yacon into small pieces like potatoes. After that, it needs to be placed in a cool and humid place for two or three days before planting. When planting, you need to choose sandy loam, which is more suitable for its growth. Mix in a small amount of quicklime, which has a sterilizing effect. After planting, water it with decomposed organic liquid fertilizer, and then water it every 1 to 2 days. That's it.

2. Can it be planted after it has germinated?

Yacon can be planted after it has germinated. After germination, yacon is more suitable for planting. Use the same method to cut the yacon into small pieces, try to leave a few buds on each piece, and plant them in the same way. It should be noted that when fertilizing it, chemical fertilizers or pesticides cannot be used, as this will affect its growth or cause poor growth.

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