Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

“Grow your own Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) with this vegetable plant. Yacon, also known as Peruvian ground apple, is prized for its crisp, sweet-tasting tubers that can be eaten fresh, added to salads, or used as a natural sweetener. This hardy perennial thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Yacon plants produce tall, attractive foliage and develop tubers that are harvested after the first frost. Rich in inulin and low in calories, Yacon is favored by health-conscious individuals for its potential health benefits, including digestive support and blood sugar regulation. Easy to grow and maintain, the Yacon plant adds both ornamental beauty and functional culinary value to your garden.”