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Fresh Jicama Seeds for Planting 150 seeds

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For the first time, I grew jicama (Pachyrhizus Erosus) from seed this year.

Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) seedlings are an exciting new addition to my gardening repertoire. This tuberous root, which goes by more than one name (Mexican turnip, Mexican yam bean), astounded me with its adaptability and unique flavor. This post explores the characteristics of the plant and my personal experiences with jicama, an intriguing root vegetable.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Jicama
Famous for its delicious tuberous root, the jicama is a vine that has its roots in Mexico. The fact that this plant goes by both the Mexican potato and the Chinese potato attests to its enormous appeal.

Starting a Jicama Orchard
My yard is ideal for growing jicama because of the sunshine and well-drained soil. Because it originated in the tropics, the crop can withstand high temperatures.
Before jicama plants develop tuberous roots, the seeds are required to germinate in certain locations.

Monitoring the progress
The seeds were transformed into vine-like plants in a very short period of time.
Even though I was very careful w

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