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Jicama

Pachyrhizus erosus, Fabaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RiceOryza sativa
Nitrogen Fixation
GuduchiTinospora cordifolia
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

MashuaTropaeolum tuberosum

Both tuber crops compete for underground space and nutrients, with potential allelopathic interference

Honeydew MelonCucumis melo var. inodorus

Jicama's deep taproot competes with honeydew melon for water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Jicama grow in?

Jicama grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

Is Jicama a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Jicama is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Jicama?

Good companions for Jicama include Rice, Guduchi.

Design guilds with Jicama and see companion relationships visually.

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