hybrid organic best quality yam bean / shakh alu seeds for gardening / farming / home garden's (pack of 10 seeds)

Name : hybrid organic best quality yam bean / shakh alu seeds for gardening / farming / home garden's (pack of 10 seeds)

Type Of Seed : Fruit

Quantity : 0-100 G

Suitable For : Outdoor

Color : Beige

Product Breadth : 1.5 Cm

Product Height : 1.5 Cm

Product Length : 1.5 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

Yam bean (*Pachyrhizus spp.*) is a tropical and subtropical leguminous root vegetable native to Central and South America. It is commonly known as jícama, Mexican turnip, or Mexican yam bean. The plant is characterized by its climbing vines and large trifoliate leaves, but the edible part is the underground tuber.

### Characteristics :  

1. **Tuber** :  

- The yam bean tuber is round or elongated with a thin, papery brown skin and crisp, white, juicy flesh.

- It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor, often compared to a mix of an apple and a potato.

- It is typically eaten raw, adding crunch to salads, or cooked in stir-fries, soups, and stews.

2. **Nutritional Value** :  

- Low in calories but rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and water content.

- Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that promotes gut health.

3. **Toxicity** :  

- Only the tuber is edible; the seeds, leaves, and pods contain rotenone, a toxic compound.

4. **Cultivation** :  

- Grows best in warm climates with well-drained soil.

- The plant produces nitrogen-fixing bacteria, enriching the soil.

Yam bean is versatile in culinary applications and valued for its crisp texture and hydrating properties.

Country of Origin : India