{"product_id":"jicama","title":"Jicama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJicama is a sweet, crisp root vegetable with a texture often described as a cross between sweet potato and water chestnut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low in starch and carbohydrates, each plant produces one large root that can grow up to 5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical root vegetable (tuber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, crisp, juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e One root per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low in starch and carbohydrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, crunchy snacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlaws and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeggie trays with dip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-carb cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJicama needs a long, warm season, so start seeds indoors early and transplant into full sun once the soil is warm. Pinching back the seed pods diverts the plant's energy into root production for larger tubers. Note that only the root is edible; the foliage, pods, and seeds are toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMildly sweet and refreshingly crisp, like a juicy cross between an apple and a water chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792555020566,"sku":"ROO12","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/ROO12_Jicama_d170cf7d-28ae-48cf-a3be-01651a4bb0d2.jpg?v=1764687910","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/jicama","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}