Jicama Seeds - Thai

Recommended, germinate feom 80 to 95%, good quality seeds

Bad germination rate. Very disappointed.

I planted the Thai Jicama seeds on February 25th, alongside my own Mexican Jicama seeds that I have planted for a few years. I planted 30 Jicama seeds of each variety in separate containers, using the same batch of seed starting soil, same light source and same water. As soon as they get their second leaves, I normally up-plant to bigger containers. In this case, I have been waiting for the Thai Jicama to sprout. I'm disappointed, as only 9 seeds have sprouted out of the 30 I planted. the Mexican Jicama has 20 seeds that have sprouted out of 30, and they are quite a bit bigger seedlings. I chose to purchase the Thai Jicama seeds, as the description stated they are not only bigger, but sweeter than the Mexican Jicama seeds. The description on the Kitazawa Seed Co. envelope, stated there was 66% germination rate, so I planted more than what I originally was going to plant. I have not received anything close to that germination rate. If anyone else is having a germination problem, I would think that you would consider dropping them as a supplier. I would have not purchased them knowing their germination rate was less than 0ne out of three. What a waste of money! I would have purchased asparagus seeds instead. I would love to send you pictures comparing the Thai Jicama seeds that I purchased from you, and the seeds that I have collected from my Mexican Jicama plants in the past, but am unable to upload a picture. It's very frustrating, as I love Jicama, and depend on it for snacks in the winter time. I would love to give it a better review, but the facts don't lie, germination is a problem.

Jicama Seeds-Thai

I have planted the seeds and they are growing extremely well, I am looking forward to harvesting them and sharing them with friends.