Jicama

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jicama (/ˈhɪkəmə/; Spanish jícama  [ˈxikama] (help·info); from Nahuatl xīcamatl, [ʃiːˈkamatɬ]), Mexican yam bean, or Mexican turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. Jícama is a species in the genus Pachyrhizus in the bean family (Fabaceae). Plants in this genus are commonly referred to as yam bean, although the term "yam bean" can be another name for jícama. The other major species of yam beans are also indigenous within the Americas.

Flowers, either blue or white, and pods similar to lima beans, are produced on fully developed plants. Several species of jicama occur, but the one found in [many] markets is Pachyrhizus erosus. The two cultivated forms of P. erosus are jicama de agua and jicama de leche. The latter has an elongated root and milky juice. The agua form has a top-shaped to oblate root, a translucent juice, and is the preferred form for market.^[1] [2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachyrhizus_erosus

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Mar2, Apr1

Good planting time

Mar1, Apr2, May1, May2, Jun1, Jun2, Jul1

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Feb2, Jul2

Comments:

Use a trellis for best results.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

 

Notes:

 F = Failed

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well