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Thai Jicama Root Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds
Pachyrhizus erosus
Listing is for 1 packet of 10 seeds
Jicama also known as True Jicama, Yam Bean, or Man Kaeo in Thai, is a crisp, sweet root vegetable perfect for adding to salads, stir-fries, and snacks. This Thai variety produces larger tubers than traditional Mexican Jicama, with roots reaching up to 5-6 inches in width and up to 5 pounds in warmer climates. The light-colored flesh is juicy and crunchy, with tan to light brown skin. An annual, open-pollinated plant, Jicama takes around 150 days to mature, with the roots developing fully after flowering. Please note: only the roots are edible, as the leaves and seed pods are poisonous.
Follow me on social media because I post a lot of information on how to grow the very same seeds available in my shop. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.
PLANTING
Germination: 15-20 days
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep
Sowing: Jicama thrives in sandy, loamy, well-drained soil and warm temperatures. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in temperate climates, then transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil moist and fertilize as needed. For optimal growth, maintain temperatures in the 70s or warmer, as the plant is not frost-tolerant. To encourage larger roots, trim off flowers as they appear.
Days to maturity: 120 days
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.
