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| Identification |
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Genus
Pachyrhizus
Species
tuberosus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
ajipo
jicama
yam bean
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S12036
Data source
UnVeg p211
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
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
Pachyrhizus tuberosus likes full sun to partial shade.
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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 tuberosus; for example vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and phosphorus can all be found. Ajipo (sometimes called jicama and yam bean) is most frequently 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
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
6" - 8"
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
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 months for planting new crops are May through July. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. Provide 1' spacing between rows. It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is late summer. Pachyrhizus tuberosus is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pachyrhizus tuberosus has an annual life cycle.
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