Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)
Also known as: Yam Bean · 2 sources cited
The short answer
- Ready in
- 150–270 days
- Site
- soil pH 6.5–8
In the UK, jicamas are ready to harvest 150–270 days after planting.
Jicamas (Pachyrhizus erosus) — Frost-tender perennial vine grown as an annual for its single large tuber.
Unlike an annual crop, the work here is front-loaded into establishment: get the planting and the site right and the same plants crop for several seasons.
Soil & Growing Conditions
Quick Facts
Harvest & Storage
Jicama through the season
References
2 independent sources are cited for this crop. Where they disagree - soil pH is the clearest case - every figure is preserved rather than averaged into false precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do jicamas take to grow?
Typically 150–270 days, depending on cultivar and growing conditions.
What soil pH do jicamas need?
A pH of about 6.5–8. That span reflects genuine variation between the authorities we cite rather than a single agreed figure — the References section lists each source's exact range.
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