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.
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
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.