Propagation

• Preferred method of propagation is by seed:
  • Indoors:
    • sow seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost
    • plant outside after last frost, when the soil has warmed to 50 degrees F
  • Outdoors:
    • sow seeds in late spring, after last frost
    • seeds should be sown 1/2"-3/4" deep (although one source said to plant them 2" deep) and 1" apart
    • thin to final spacing (see Planting Out)

Planting Out

• plant out after all danger of frost has passed, and the soil has warmed up
• each vine needs ample room and full sun
• spacing:
  • plants: 6"-8" apart
  • rows: 14"-24" apart

Routine Cultivation/Maintenance

• apply high-nitrogen fertilizer monthly
• flowers should be pinched off for maximum root production
• Support with trellis or allow it to trail from a mound

Sources

Footnote	KSC	SWGB	WIKI
Title	True Jicama Seed #222	Sunset Western Garden Book	Pachyrhizus erosus
Author(s)	Kitazawa Seed Co.	Kathleen Brenzel	Wikipedia
Buy Now	Seed packet containing 20-25 seeds: $3.49
Copywrite	2011	8th Edition, 2007	2011