80 True Jicama Seeds – Mexican Yam Bean Root (2026 Planting)

row something truly unique in your garden with True Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)—a fast-growing, warm-season vegetable prized for its crisp texture, mild sweetness, and refreshing crunch. Often called the Mexican turnip or yam bean, jicama produces globe-shaped roots with light brown skin and juicy white flesh that tastes similar to an apple, but less sweet.

A staple in Mexican and Central American cuisine, jicama is commonly eaten raw with lime and chili powder, sliced into salads, or added to stir-fries and soups for crunch. Homegrown jicama is also a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and prebiotic inulin, making it a favorite for health-conscious gardeners.

This heirloom, open-pollinated, NON-GMO variety thrives in warm climates and rewards patient growers with an exotic, high-yield root crop that’s always a conversation starter.

🌿 Why Grow True Jicama?

• 🥕 Crisp, Refreshing Root Vegetable – Mildly sweet and juicy
• 🌞 Thrives in Warm Climates – Ideal for long summer seasons
• 🌱 Heirloom & Open-Pollinated – Save seeds year after year
• 🚫 NON-GMO & Untreated Seeds
• 🥗 Versatile in the Kitchen – Raw, cooked, or pickled
• 🌍 Unique Garden Crop – Rarely found in home gardens

📋 Plant Details

• Plant Name: True Jicama
• Botanical Name: Pachyrhizus erosus
• Also Known As: Mexican Turnip, Yam Bean, Mexican Potato
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Growth Habit: Vining
• Plant Height: 3–5 ft
• Spread: 2–3 ft
• Days to Germination: 10–21 days
• Days to Harvest: ~150 days
• USDA Zones: 5–11
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Seeds Packed For: 2026 Growing Season

🌱 Planting & Growing Instructions 

When to Plant:
Direct sow in spring after all danger of frost once soil reaches 70°F or warmer.

How to Plant:

• Plant seeds 1 inch deep
• Space 12–18 inches apart
• Rows 3 feet apart
• Water thoroughly after planting

Care Tips:

• Water deeply during flowering and pod formation
• Use mulch to retain moisture
• Remove legume pods to encourage larger root growth
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers

Harvesting:
Harvest after 6–9 months when foliage yellows and dies back. Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tuber.

⚠️ Important Safety Note

Only the jicama root is edible. Leaves, seeds, and pods should not be consumed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is jicama hard to grow?
Jicama is easy to grow in warm climates but requires a long growing season.

Can jicama be grown in containers?
Large containers may work, but in-ground planting is recommended for best root development.

Do these seeds need to be started indoors?
No—direct sowing outdoors is best once soil temperatures are warm enough.

Are these seeds treated or GMO?
No. These seeds are NON-GMO and untreated.