jicama

[Clkeiper]

anybody in the North grow Jicama? this is my favorite new vegetable and I am wondering how hard it is to grow? I know its a long crop, but its it difficult?

[pepperhead212]

I don't know how far north you are, but I tried it once, and I had to start it in early February, and finally harvested some mediocre sized jicama in late September. It wasn't worth the trouble and space, to me.

[Clkeiper]

clear up by Lake Erie I am. thats what I was wondering... I read it was about 9 months for a crop but that does that really mean? 9 months of active growing or 9 months from seed to harvest? how much space does it take up? is it like sweet potatoes?

[worth1]

Native of Mexico common in Texas stores for many years.
Cant remember the last time I had one (over 20 years) and dont know why.

[Clkeiper]

I found it all over down in the Valley when we went to McAllen. we went to a flea market and there were many a table with jicama on it. I bought a few to bring home but I have never seen it up here.

[worth1]

In your travels did you run across something called Jamaica, you must surely did.
What it was is hibiscus flowers to make tea.
Cheaper than dirt in a Mexican market higher than a cats back elsewhere.
Gotta big bag at home always.

[Clkeiper]

probably, but if its the same thing as I have had from the mexican section at the save, a lot I don't like it too much. its too floral-ly for me.

[worth1]

I mix it with strong sweet iced tea.