Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
गेहूं
In German
Yambohne
Brotweizen
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
pain de blé
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
pão de trigo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Triticum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Triticum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jicama and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Jicama and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Jicama and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Jicama and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Bread Wheat
Care of Jicama and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.