Mexican Yam Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus 'Mexican Yam Bean'
Planting + spacing
- Days to harvest
- —
- Harvest window
- —
- Spacing in row
- 20"
- Row spacing
- 20"
Sun + water
- Sun hours
- 4 hrs – 6 hrs
- Water per week
- 0.75"
- Container friendly
- Yes
Companions
Plant with
lettuce, onion, peas
Avoid
dill, parsnip
Next steps
Add mexican yam bean to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.
Post-harvest storage tip
Store unwashed in a breathable container. Keep cool and inspect every few days for moisture build-up.
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