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| Identification |
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Genus
Pachyrhizus
Species
erosus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
yam bean
jicama
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S12059
Data source
UnVeg p211
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for Pachyrhizus erosus.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is crisp with a slight sweetness like water chestnuts. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Pachyrhizus erosus; for example vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and phosphorus can all be found. Yam bean (sometimes called jicama) is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Tuber
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
6" - 8"
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Phosphorus & potassium
Time to harvest
late summer
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
Phosphorus
Edible parts
Tubers
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
crisp with a slight sweetness like water chestnuts
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is April. Typical crop spacing is 6". Provide 1' spacing between rows. It requires warm days for good production. Phosphorus and potassium are both required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is late summer. Pachyrhizus erosus is typically propagated with the plant's tubers.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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