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When should you plant jicama in Florida?

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In most of Florida you should plant jicama in the early spring. If you are in south Florida, you could plant year round.

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How many plants can you put in a 5 gallon container?

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You can grow one large Jicama plant in a 5 gallon container. I recommend spacing out the plants to encourage growth.

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How many fruits does a Jicama plant produce?

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In my experience, one tennis ball sized tuber per plant, which makes it uneconomical unless you start many plants from seed. On the other hand, if you leave the tuber over several seasons, it will increase in size and can get as large as a small melon.

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We live in Canada in zone 5 or 5a; we will start jicama seeds inside, but how long will it take to reach the edible state, and what is the minimum outside temperature needed for that time period?

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Jicamas need 8 - 9 months of hot weather to produce large crops. But you can harvest them after at least 6 months. Temperature should be at least 70 degrees. You can start them in containers indoors.

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How can I store Jicama for long term storage?

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Jicama that is stored correctly should be good for up to two months. Store them in a location that is between 53 and 65 degrees fahrenheit. The location should be dry, not moist.

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About how many jicama per plant/seed?

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You should get about 4 to 5 roots per plant.

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Can I grow jicama in partial sun in a container?

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They can be grown in large containers - at least 5-gallon containers - but they are a tropical full-sun plant that needs at least six hours of sunlight.

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Where can I buy the seeds?

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You can buy the seeds at a nursery or at some home improvement stores.

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How do I grow jicama from a root?

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You will need to fertilize it once a month and water the soil until it is moist anytime it becomes dry. Wait until late fall, and then unearth the tubers. The tubers should be between three to six inches in diameter.

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Can the pods that come from the flowers be planted?

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Wait until the pods get brown (mature), then you can plant them.

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Can I plant the tuber or the part of the jicama that is growing like potatoes?

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Yes, but planting a jicama root will not yield jicama. Planting a jicama will yield a vine plant with seeds. Plant the seeds to get plants with roots (jicama).

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