Ever heard of Yacon? According to Attainable Sustainable it’s a root vegetable that tastes like a cross between an apple and jicama. The longer you hold on to them and let them ripen, the sweeter they’ll become. However, they can go south really fast. They are apparently a very low maintenance crop to plant, so maybe, if you have a chance to try one and like it, you can plant them yourself! Here’s everything you need to know about growing yacon:
Growing Yacon: Plant it and Forget it Until Harvest Time
If you can grow dahlias where you live, you can grow yacon. Plants will reach 5′-6′ high.
