Health and Nutrition Benefits of Jicama|Sankh Aloo|Mishri Kand| Gardening With Baibhav| iambaibhavkumarsingh

Health and Nutrition Benefits of Jicama|Sankh Aloo|Mishri Kand| Gardening With Baibhav| iambaibhavkumarsingh

This image right here is of the plant of Sankh Aloo or Mishri Kand or Jicama as you may know it, that I grew in my garden.

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What Is Sankh Aloo or Mishri Kand or Jicama?

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jicama Spanish, Mexican yam bean, or Mexican turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root.
Jícama is a species in the genus Pachyrhizus in the bean family (Fabaceae).
Plants in this genus are commonly referred to as yam bean, although the term "yam bean" can be another name for jícama.
The other major species of yam beans are also indigenous within the Americas. Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyrhizus ahipa are the other two cultivated species.
The naming of this group of edible plants seems confused, with much overlap of similar or the same common names.

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Before we  Go on to answer 

How to grow your own Jicama or Mishri Kand or Shankh Aloo plant in your garden?

Lets first get to know  Health Benefits of Jicama or Mishri Kand or Shankh Aloo.

Health Benefits of Jicama or Mishri Kand or Shankh Aloo

1 There are many different ways to eat jicama. It can be eaten plain, with a dip, or incorporated into dishes like salads and stir-fries.


2 Jicama is a nutrient-dense food that is low in calories and high in fiber and water. Studies show that eating jicama can decrease blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity and help you feel full longer.


3 Jicama contains antioxidants, fiber and prebiotics, all of which have been shown to protect against certain types of cancer.


4 Jicama contains a type of prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Healthy gut bacteria reduce the risk of developing obesity, heart disease and diabetes.


5 Jicama contains high amounts of dietary fiber and water, both of which promote healthy bowel movements.

6 Jicama contains dietary fiber, potassium, iron, copper and nitrate, which may benefit heart health by lowering cholesterol levels, reducing blood pressure and improving circulation.
7 Jicama is a good source of antioxidants like vitamin C. Diets high in these compounds have been linked to a lower risk of certain chronic diseases.

8 Jicama contains many important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, potassium and magnesium. It’s low in calories and high in fiber and water. It also contains antioxidants,
including vitamins C and E and beta-carotene.

9 Helps in loosing weight in a healthy manner!
Yes you read it right.
Since the fruit has lots of fibre it keeps your tummy full for a longer period of time and hence reduces calorie intake.

Nutrition benefits in a chart(Quick Glance)

  

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Now coming to the Question, How you can grow your own Jicama or Mishri Kand or Shankh Aloo in your garden?

• You can start with seeds(slow process) or with old Tubers you have.(comparitively faster).

This is A vine at full bloom.

This is what immature seed pods look like.

This is how a tuber grows to get converted to a vine.

This is how it is cultivated,
open area,
adequate sunshine,
well drained soil etc all contribute to a good harvest.

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The jícama vine can reach a height of 4–5 m given suitable support.
Its root can attain lengths up to 2 m and weigh up to 20 kg.
The heaviest jícama root ever recorded weighed 23 kg and was found in 2010 in the Philippines (where they are called singkamas).
Jicama is frost-tender and requires 9 months without frost for a good harvest of large tubers or to grow it commercially.
It is worth growing in cooler areas that have at least 5 months without frost, as it will still produce tubers, but they will be smaller.
Warm, temperate areas with at least 5 months without frost can start seed 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost.
 Bottom heat is recommended, as the seeds require warm temperatures to germinate, so the pots will need to be kept in a warm place. Jicama is unsuitable for areas with a short growing season unless cultured in a greenhouse.
 Growers in tropical areas can sow seed at any time of the year. Those in subtropical areas should sow seed once the soil has warmed in the spring.