{"product_id":"yacon-earth-apple","title":"Yacon – Earth Apple","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSO easy to grow – this delicious root crop is edible landscaping at its finest. Produces numerous crisp tubers similar to jicama but with a sweeter, tastier, apple\/pear-like flavour \u0026amp; each one can weigh up to 2kg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn Summer it produces a up to 2m tall flower stalks topped with a loose cluster of yellow sunfloweresque blooms. Once flowering has ended and the leaves begin to wilt, cut it back and harvest your tasty treasures! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEating the tubers supposedly provides many health benefits - weight loss, controlling insulin levels, aiding in digestion and  it’s high in antioxidants. More than anything, though, it’s just plain yummy in salad or eating raw. Try growing in a large container for easy harvest. Re-plant the rhizomes to start anew for next year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: Prefers well-drained, high organic matter soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water regularly to maintain moist soil, especially during dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Thrives in cooler climates but tolerates up to 25°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Use a low-nitrogen, high-potassium and phosphorus fertilizer like 5-10-10 every three months during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Not typically required except to remove old, spent foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Mulch to maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Watch for slugs and root rot in overly wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Flowers in late summer, but the tubers are the primary harvest, collected in the fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Can be grown in containers, but large ones are needed to accommodate the root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Focus on potassium and phosphorus to support tuber formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589395841275,"sku":"YACON","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/Yacon1.png?v=1790552310","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/yacon-earth-apple","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}