Arracacha

SpeciesArracacia xanthorrhiza

Also called Arracachas

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Typeperennial

“Arracacha is a perennial plant” — Arracacha (Aracacia xanthorrhiza) – Cultivariable

Days to germination365 days

“Learn how to grow Arracacha from seed to harvest in 365 days.” — How to Grow Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) - Soil & Container Guide | Truleaf

Days to maturity353.5–383.5 days

“The plant is very susceptible to viruses and is slow to mature (10–12 months)” — Arracacia xanthorrhiza - Wikipedia

Lightbesonnten Standorte ebenso an leicht beschatteten Stellen unter Bäumen

“mittlere lehmig-sandige Standorte mag frische Böden erträgt jedoch keine Bodenvernässungen” — Arakacha – Wikipedia

Waterwell-drained soil

“It needs a long mild season, deep well-drained soil…” — How to Grow Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) - Soil & Container Guide | Truleaf

Spacing24–39 in

“Arracacha forms a self-supporting herbaceous crown with large celery-like leaves and typically reaches about 60-100 cm tall…” — How to Grow Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) - Soil & Container Guide | Truleaf

Height27.5–49 in

“Arracacha forms a self-supporting herbaceous crown with large celery-like leaves and typically reaches about 60-100 cm tall…” — How to Grow Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) - Soil & Container Guide | Truleaf

Propagationvegetative propagation, seed

“propagated by planting offsets. True seeds are rare” — Arracacha (Aracacia xanthorrhiza) – Cultivariable

Ready whenroots are ready

“roots are are typically white to yellow in color” — Arracacha (Aracacia xanthorrhiza) – Cultivariable

Edible partsroots, leaves, stems

“roots, leaves and stems (petioles) of arracacha are also edible” — Arracacha (Aracacia xanthorrhiza) – Cultivariable

Indoorsimpractical for storage roots because plants need high light, deep root volume, and nearly a year of growth…

“indoor production is impractical for storage roots because plants need high light, deep root volume, and nearly a year of growth…” — How to Grow Arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) - Soil & Container Guide | Truleaf

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