Pachyrhizus Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Cultivate crisp, nutritious, and sweet edible roots with Pachyrhizus Seeds, commonly known as Jicama. This heirloom variety produces long, tuberous roots that are crunchy, slightly sweet, and ideal for salads, stir-fries, and fresh eating.

These non-GMO seeds provide excellent germination and vigorous climbing vines, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Pachyrhizus prefers warm-season planting and benefits from trellis support for optimal growth.

Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or container planting, these seeds offer gardeners a productive, low-maintenance crop with delicious, healthy roots.

Features

• Heirloom Pachyrhizus (Jicama) variety
• Non-GMO seeds with strong germination
• Produces crisp, sweet, edible tuberous roots
• Vigorous climbing vines for high yield
• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and trellises
• Warm-season crop with easy maintenance
• Ideal for salads, stir-fries, and fresh eating

Specifications

• Seed Type: Pachyrhizus Seeds (Jicama)
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring to early summer planting
• USDA Zones: 8–11 (can be grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine; trellis recommended
• Fruit/Root Characteristics: Long, crisp, sweet edible roots
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Ideal Uses: Fresh eating, salads, stir-fries

Planting Guide

• When to Plant: Sow outdoors after all frost danger has passed and soil temperature reaches 70–85°F.
• Planting Depth: ½ inch deep
• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants; 3–4 feet between rows
• Soil Temperature: 70–90°F for best germination
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist throughout growing season
• Sunlight: Full sun for vigorous vine growth
• Support: Provide trellis or fence for vines to climb
• Harvesting: Dig roots when mature, firm, and sweet; harvest regularly to encourage healthy production