TomorrowSeeds - True Jicama Seeds - 60+ Count - For 2025 Planting USA Garden Vegetable Mexican Yam

Jicama, often called the "Mexican turnip," is a globe-shaped root vegetable that brings a delightful crunch and subtle sweetness to any dish. With its light brown skin and crisp, white flesh that tastes like an apple but not as sweet, jicama is a refreshing and nutrient-packed addition to your garden and kitchen. In Central America, jicama is often sold by street vendors and commonly eaten raw, and seasoned with lemon or lime juice and chili powder. Its crisp texture also shines in salads, salsas, stir-fries, and soups. This fast-growing, vining plant thrives in warm climates and also produces legume fruits they are typically removed to promote tuber growth. Jicama is a fantastic source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and prebiotic inulin, making it a perfect ingredient for healthy snacking or boosting gut health. Growing jicama also means you'll have a unique, exotic vegetable to share with friends and family. From its vibrant growth to its culinary versatility, jicama is a must-have for gardeners who love growing something a little out of the ordinary.

Also Known As: Mexican Turnip, Yam Bean, Mexican Potato, Sweet Turnip, Jicama Root, Mexican Radish, Pachyrhizus, Sabiá, Kamote, Chinese Potato.

Plant Name: Jicama, True
Latin Name: Pachyrhizus erosus
Days to Germinate: 10-21
Days to Harvest: 150
Plant Height: 3 - 5 Feet
Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Growth Habit: Vining
USDA Zones: 5-11
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.