{"product_id":"jicama-seeds-thai-yam-bean-kz","title":"Jicama Seed Packet - Thai Yam Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e150 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003ePachyrhizus erosus \u003c\/em\u003e. Thai Jicama Seeds. Annual, Open Pollinated. This Asian variety of jicama yields larger tubers than Mexican Jicama. It has sweet and crisp light-colored flesh, and tan to light brown skin. This larger variety can reach up to 5 or 6 inches in width, and 5 pounds in weight in warmer climates, smaller in cooler areas. The roots develop fully after flowering. Roots are edible. \u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and seed pods are poisonous! Other names for this variety include True Jicama and Yam Bean, and in the original Thai, Man Kaeo. Approx 140 seeds \/ oz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJicama Seeds - Thai \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pachyrhizus erosus \n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 Days to maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination: \u003c\/strong\u003e 13-20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Plant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Row Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003eroots 5-6\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eLong vines (up to 15 feet or longer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003eSandy, Loamy, well drained soil, prefers 6.0-8.0ph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jicama is practically pest free, due to the poisonous nature of the leaves and flowers. The roots are only slightly susceptible to weevils and boring insects underground. Fungal and bacterial spot infections can be a problem if the soil is too wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThai Jicama Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots are tan to light brown, with white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThai Jicama Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Thai Jicama \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandy loamy well-drained soil. This is a long growing plant. Start in containers indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost in temparate climates. Plant in the garden after the last possible frost. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 70s or warmer, this plant is not frost tolerant. Trim the flowers off as they appear, this will keep the vines shorter, and the roots bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Thai Jicama\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai Jicama is fully harvestable at about 6 to 9 months after planting. After a minimum of six months, harvest by digging carefully around the base of each vine, and pull the root out. Trim the vine off the plant, and brush off the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvested jicama will vary in size, but generally will be 5 inches across, but can be bigger or smaller. Smaller roots are fine. Ensure to harvest before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJicama can be stir fried with other vegetables, roasted, or baked. They are delicious added raw to slaws or salads, or eaten chopped as an appetizer. One tasty idea is to bake them and serve as Jicama Fries! Wash and rinse, peel completely and remove anything that looks stringy. Slice thickly, then cut the slices into sticks. Season and bake! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g packet - Approximately 15 Seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"4g Packet","offer_id":50290367758573,"sku":"59868","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60108-Jicama_-_Thai_-_Yam_Bean_87cbbe7d-7d8a-4036-846d-2e30ad156898.webp?v=1784159017","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/jicama-seeds-thai-yam-bean-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}