I'm American. A United States Department of Agriculture PubAg abstract states, unlike many root crops which store carbohydrates in the form of starch, yacon accumulates carbohydrates in the form fructooligosaccarides. Fructooligosaccarides are not metabolized in the digestive tract, thus eating yacon does not increase the level of glucose in the blood. Yacon is thought to have high potential for diabetics and for people struggling with obesity. Yacon is usually eaten raw but can also be dried or made into a syrup. The syrup can be drizzled over pancakes or desserts or used to sweeten drinks. I'm enjoying your videos!
This was brilliant to watch! My mum (who's in South Gippsland as-well) gave me some Yacon plants to grow here! I'm so excited to see how they go. Thanks for all the info Linda :)
They are great at multiplying very quickly Linda🌱🌱I had them for years and took some with us to the van and they grew huge!! But once we moved out, I went back to dig them out and the kangaroo’s had eaten them all😬 They are quite a versatile tuber to use in cooking or eaten raw. Enjoy! xx Cathi xx 😘
Yay for yacon. I can't wait to add these to my front orchard. Great video , you covered a few things I needed to learn. I'll have to look further into it. Thanks lovely ❤❤
I’m in central Vic and growing yakon for my second year in a wicking bed in my small backyard. I really like the fresh taste. I started with one plant which I got 7 tubers off and divided into two plants this year. I dug up as the plant leaves and stems turned brown before the winter cold set in. Cut back like you and buried again. Last year the leaves got attacked by white fly. None so far this year..thanks for your info and seeing how you manage this plant
Thanks Marie - pleased to hear that you are having success with yacon also. Haven't had any white fly issues and hope they stay away for you this year!! Happy gardening and thanks for watching!!
I have tried it fresh and enjoyed it too. I really like the crunch 😂 it did cross my mind when you mentioned the sugars whether it may ferment as a probiotic type drink?
The crunch was great! Not sure whether inulin ferments - maybe get yourself some bees and make mead from the honey - I’m sure that would have probiotics 😆
Yes, bees are definitely on my list. Having been helping a friend but will organise a proper mentor when i start. Year two i think when i have some shelter for them.
The German wiki page on yakon mentions fermenting and drying for chips (not like french fries but like the apple slices, I imagine 🙃 ) to preserve them.
Hopefully you've found all my replies by now and the broad fork answer was there too! You can find plenty online and will deliver such as this one here! www.fdryan.com/store/p69/broadfork.html
The yacon rhizomes don't survive freezing temperature in the soil and I'm not actually sure whether the tubers do any better. In my climate the soil never freezes so I could leave the tubers on the plant and harvest throughout winter as necessary and the rhizomes will just grow again in spring. In areas where the soil freezes or gets very cold you would be best to dig up the rhizomes, store them, then plant out again in spring. As for the tubers, really just guessing, but I think you'd be best to enjoy them close to harvest as I don't believe they do great with longer storage.
I’m sure there would be some that sell it. A quick google search says that ya on is cultivated in many places including the US. Perhaps give your local nursery a css as if an online search comes up with nothing. Good luck!!
I grew a yacon several years ago and did like the tubers fresh. I have seen other videos where they attempted to store the yacon over wenter and it was a total failure. Although I liked the yacon, I haven't grown it since because it grew quite large (larger than a rhubarb) and I have a small bacck garden and could grow several other plants in the same amount of sace.
Yes totally understand not growing it if space is limited! Not sure how long they’d last even in the refrigerator- I imagine much the same as other veg! Have a great week Harriette!
I've grown yacon in my North Wales UK garden for many years. Very easy to grow, the tubers survive the frosts OK. Worth growing if you have the space.
That’s good to know - thanks Peter - just had a question on that!!
I'm American. A United States Department of Agriculture PubAg abstract states, unlike many root crops which store carbohydrates in the form of starch, yacon accumulates carbohydrates in the form fructooligosaccarides. Fructooligosaccarides are not metabolized in the digestive tract, thus eating yacon does not increase the level of glucose in the blood. Yacon is thought to have high potential for diabetics and for people struggling with obesity. Yacon is usually eaten raw but can also be dried or made into a syrup. The syrup can be drizzled over pancakes or desserts or used to sweeten drinks. I'm enjoying your videos!
Hi Vicki - thanks for all that great information!! And so pleased that you are enjoying the videos - thanks for watching 😊
That rooster jump started my heart.
I have zero knowledge regarding Yacon. Thank you for the video.❤
My pleasure! Until recently I didn't know much myself 😄
This was brilliant to watch!
My mum (who's in South Gippsland as-well) gave me some Yacon plants to grow here! I'm so excited to see how they go.
Thanks for all the info Linda :)
Good luck with them all and thanks 😊
I love the smell of them every year when harvesting- it’s quite evocative
ooh I didn't pick up on that - will have to take more notice next time - thanks Jo xx
@@huttonsvalleypermaculture I didn’t notice it until the second and later years of harvesting haha
They are great at multiplying very quickly Linda🌱🌱I had them for years and took some with us to the van and they grew huge!! But once we moved out, I went back to dig them out and the kangaroo’s had eaten them all😬 They are quite a versatile tuber to use in cooking or eaten raw. Enjoy! xx Cathi xx 😘
I’m hoping the ducks will love them - thanks Cathi!! 😊
Yay for yacon. I can't wait to add these to my front orchard. Great video , you covered a few things I needed to learn. I'll have to look further into it. Thanks lovely ❤❤
Pleased you enjoyed 😊xx
I never heard of yacon before now.
It’s quite a nice plant & veg!!
Hi Linda, I must give them a go.🌱😉🙃😊
Easy to grow and quite tasty so if you have space , why not!! Thanks Christa!
I’m in central Vic and growing yakon for my second year in a wicking bed in my small backyard. I really like the fresh taste. I started with one plant which I got 7 tubers off and divided into two plants this year. I dug up as the plant leaves and stems turned brown before the winter cold set in. Cut back like you and buried again. Last year the leaves got attacked by white fly. None so far this year..thanks for your info and seeing how you manage this plant
Thanks Marie - pleased to hear that you are having success with yacon also. Haven't had any white fly issues and hope they stay away for you this year!! Happy gardening and thanks for watching!!
Thank you for the information
My pleasure!
I dont know that plant but it looks like something i would def try. Have a lovely day
It is quite a nice plant to have in the garden. And I did have a nice day (sorry for slow reply!!) 😊
@@huttonsvalleypermaculture blessings 👍
I have tried it fresh and enjoyed it too. I really like the crunch 😂 it did cross my mind when you mentioned the sugars whether it may ferment as a probiotic type drink?
The crunch was great! Not sure whether inulin ferments - maybe get yourself some bees and make mead from the honey - I’m sure that would have probiotics 😆
Yes, bees are definitely on my list. Having been helping a friend but will organise a proper mentor when i start. Year two i think when i have some shelter for them.
Definitely don’t rush into them (although I couldn’t help myself so I’d understand if you did haha)
The German wiki page on yakon mentions fermenting and drying for chips (not like french fries but like the apple slices, I imagine 🙃 ) to preserve them.
That sounds like a great way to use them!!
This will be my first year harvesting Yacon, thanks for the video, very helpful 😊🌿
Congratulations- enjoy!!
Hi Linda, I can’t remember which segment that I asked you where did you buy your broad fork from? I can’t seem to find one here in Perth
Hopefully you've found all my replies by now and the broad fork answer was there too! You can find plenty online and will deliver such as this one here!
www.fdryan.com/store/p69/broadfork.html
Do the yacon tubers do ok over winter in freezing temps?
The yacon rhizomes don't survive freezing temperature in the soil and I'm not actually sure whether the tubers do any better. In my climate the soil never freezes so I could leave the tubers on the plant and harvest throughout winter as necessary and the rhizomes will just grow again in spring. In areas where the soil freezes or gets very cold you would be best to dig up the rhizomes, store them, then plant out again in spring. As for the tubers, really just guessing, but I think you'd be best to enjoy them close to harvest as I don't believe they do great with longer storage.
Peter from North Wales says the tubers do survive frosts ok!
Do any stores sell Yacon in the USA?
I’m sure there would be some that sell it. A quick google search says that ya on is cultivated in many places including the US. Perhaps give your local nursery a css as if an online search comes up with nothing. Good luck!!
I grew a yacon several years ago and did like the tubers fresh. I have seen other videos where they attempted to store the yacon over wenter and it was a total failure. Although I liked the yacon, I haven't grown it since because it grew quite large (larger than a rhubarb) and I have a small bacck garden and could grow several other plants in the same amount of sace.
Yes totally understand not growing it if space is limited! Not sure how long they’d last even in the refrigerator- I imagine much the same as other veg! Have a great week Harriette!