How to choose yacon? What kind of sweetness does yacon have?

Some yacon fruits have white or light yellow flesh, while others have bright golden flesh. The golden flesh of yacon fruits has more water content and is sweeter. It is sweet because it is particularly suitable for growing in sandy soil at high altitudes and likes sunlight and soil with moisture. The following article is about the environment in which yacon generally grows!

Contents of this article

1. How to choose yacon

2. What is the sweetness of Yacon?

3. In what environment does Yacon usually grow?

How to choose yacon

1. When choosing Tianshan Yacon, you can check the color of the flesh from its head and tail. Because almost no chemical fertilizers are used, only fermented farmyard manure is used, and the requirements for irrigation water are very high, the flesh of Yacon is golden yellow and crystal clear; while the flesh of Yacon that uses chemical fertilizers and hormones is white or light yellow.

2. When choosing, you should also consider its storage time, so buy the right amount and don't waste it accidentally. The preservation of fruits requires certain conditions, whether it is temperature, moderation, or time. It is impossible for ordinary families to preserve fruits for a long time. Therefore, you can buy less and more times, so that you can ensure that the Tianshan Snow Lotus Fruit you eat is fresh.

3. In addition, you should also pay attention to buying seasonal products as much as possible and avoid buying off-season products. Yacon grows seasonally, such as strawberries in spring, peaches at the turn of spring and summer, etc. When a certain fruit is in harvest season, it will be supplied in large quantities on the market, so the price of this type of fruit will be relatively low, and the fruit quality will also be relatively fresh.

How sweet is yacon?

1. Smaller ones are sweeter

The oligosaccharide content in small yacon is higher than that in large yacon, and it is relatively sweeter. Therefore, when choosing sweet yacon, it is best to choose smaller yacon.

2. The golden flesh is sweeter

The color of yacon flesh varies depending on its quality. Some are white or light yellow, while others are bright golden yellow. The yacon with golden flesh has more water content and is sweeter.

In what environment does yacon usually grow?

Yacon is successfully planted in Yunnan, Hainan, Hunan and other regions. It is particularly suitable for growing in sandy soil at high altitudes and likes sunlight and soil with moisture. When planting, choose a field that is easy to water and drain. Its growth period is about 200 days. The temperature suitable for its growth is between 20 and 30 degrees. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, it will stop growing. This plant is afraid of cold and will freeze to death when it encounters frost.