Pachyrhizus

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Days to germination28–42 days

Days to maturity150–270 days

“The crop matures in 5–9 months depending on cultivar and climate” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Water2–3 times/week, keep evenly moist

Height118–197 in

“The plant develops long, twining stems reaching 3–5 m with trifoliate leaves” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed

“Seeds are contained in flat pods but are toxic due to rotenone” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Start indoors4–6 weeks before last frost

Transplantwhen soil temperature reaches 20 °C

“Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow when soil temperature reaches 20 °C” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready when10–15 cm diameter

Edible partstuber

“The tuber is a modified taproot that can weigh 1–5 kg under optimal conditions” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Toxicitynot toxic

“Seeds are contained in flat pods but are toxic due to rotenone” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Pestsaphids, spider mites, cutworms

Diseasespythium, phytophthora, powdery mildew

Keep away frompotato

“Avoid planting near Potato or other root crops that compete for space” — How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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