Jicama
Pachyrhizus erosus
Family: Fabaceae
Jicama grows in full sun and prefers loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Jicama
Jicama growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Jicama as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-150 days.
Plant Overview
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a vegetable with a perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0137
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Jicama is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.