Hybrid organic best and high quallity yam bean/ shankh aloo seeds for gardening/ farming/ home garden’s (pack of 15 seeds)

Name : Hybrid organic best and high quallity yam bean/ shankh aloo seeds for gardening/ farming/ home garden’s (pack of 15 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

The yam bean (*Pachyrhizus erosus*), also known as jicama, is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America. It belongs to the legume family, Fabaceae, and is valued for its crisp, juicy, and mildly sweet-tasting tuber.

### Key Characteristics :

1. **Appearance** :

– The tuber has a round or oblong shape with a thin, tan, papery skin.

– The flesh is white, crunchy, and similar in texture to a water chestnut or pear.

2. **Plant Structure** :

– The yam bean plant is a climbing vine with trifoliate leaves and violet or white flowers.

– Only the tuber is edible; the seeds and other parts contain rotenone, a natural insecticide that is toxic to humans.

3. **Cultivation** :

– It thrives in tropical and subtropical regions and requires well-drained soil and warm climates for optimal growth.

4. **Nutritional Value** :

– Yam bean is low in calories and high in water content, making it a hydrating snack.

– It provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and small amounts of iron and magnesium.

5. **Culinary Uses** :

– Often eaten raw, it is a popular ingredient in salads, slaws, and fresh spring rolls.

– It can also be cooked in stir-fries, soups, or as a substitute for starchy vegetables.

### Fun Fact :

In some cultures, yam bean is referred to as “Mexican turnip” or “Mexican potato” due to its origin and versatility in cooking.