Blog|Articles|August 4, 2023

Jicama size

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

2. https://brownthumbmama.com/how-to-grow-jicama/

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