Fun fact! While jicama can grow to be as large as 50 pounds, it should be harvested when under five pounds. They can be woody if when too large.
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While jicama can grow to be as large as 50 pounds, it should be harvested when under five pounds.1 They can be woody when too large.2
Source:
1. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/pdf/fact-sheet-jicama.pdf