{"product_id":"true-jicama-seeds-mexican-yam-bean-root","title":"80 True Jicama Seeds – Mexican Yam Bean Root (2026 Planting)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"674\"\u003erow something truly unique in your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eTrue Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a fast-growing, warm-season vegetable prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"496\"\u003ecrisp texture, mild sweetness, and refreshing crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Safety Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eOnly the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003ejicama root is edible\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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