Arracacha

Arracacia xanthorrhiza

Also known as Racacha (English), White carrot (English), Apio criollo (Spanish), Virraca (Spanish), Zanahoria blanca (Spanish), Pomme de terre-céleri (French), Arakacha (German)

Andean root vegetable with a flavor likened to a blend of celery, cabbage, and potato.

Species

Arracacia xanthorrhiza

Family

Apiaceae

Climate requirements

Cool highland tropical climate.

Temperature range

14-21°C (absolute 10-28°C)

Rainfall range

800-1200mm (absolute 600-1800mm)

Altitude range

600-3500m

Soil types

Deep fertile well-drained soil.

Soil pH

5-6 (absolute 4.5-6.5)

Value chain

Products from this Crop

Fresh Arracacha

Fresh arracacha, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.