Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Kernel
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
milho doce
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kukurydza
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jicama and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Jicama and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Jicama and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Jicama and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sweet Corn
Care of Jicama and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.