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Jicama / Yam Bean

Botanical Information

Botanical Information
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Pachyrhizus
Common Name Jicama / Yam Bean
Species P. erosus

Maturity days

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Planting Months

Planting months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Permaculture uses

Permaculture uses
Usage 1 Usage 2 Usage 3
Pioneer Shade, ground cover, timber, chop & drop, Nitrogen fixer, Starch, Staple food, oil, bee food, inspect repellent, utility, food forest bee food, spice, herb, animal food, vegetable, starch, fruit, nut, tea

Growing condition comments

Growing Condition Comment
Drought Tolerant XXXXX
Humidity tolerant XXXXX
Planting area XXXXX
Sunlight XXXXX

Photos

Photos
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Short comments

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General comments

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