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Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus) potted plant, organic
$14.00
Family: Basellacea (Madeira-vine)
(Papa Lisa) Tuberous perennial. Leaves may be eaten anytime during growth cycle, and tubers form after about 110 days. Native to the Andes, this is a food crop that, indigenously, rivals potatoes in popularity. In antiquity, this plant was grown and savored by the Incan peoples. The leaves are crunchy and tasty, and may be eaten fresh or steamed, in much the same way as one would use spinach. The colorful tubers are best boiled or stir-fried. They retain their sweet crispness even when cooked. High in vitamin c, betaine, protein, calcium and carotene. Plant prefers moist soils, shade. Heap soil up around plants as they grow. Tubers are formed as days shorten into autumn and winter. Dig the tubers after the tops die back.
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Isabelle –
Will you have more Ulluco plants at the end of June 2022?
Thank you in advance..
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Richo Cech –
hi isabelle, sorry, no, all our ullucus is in the field. We’ll have plants available again next spring. r
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Darryl –
Will you habe any Ulluco in 2024 ?
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Richo Cech –
hi darryl, yes, we will. please hit “waitlist.” richo
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Horlando T –
Do you sell any olluco seeds?
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Richo Cech –
hello horlando, thanks for contacting. that is a rarity that we do not have but will certainly list if our plants ever make seeds. richo
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Vera –
When Will Ulluco be available don’t want to miss getting plants this time
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Richo Cech –
hello vera, i would love to get you some ulluco. we’re setting the plants to the garden this week and will have tubers available again in season. richo
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MJ –
Will these be productive in Central Florida (zone 9b)?
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Richo Cech –
yes, perhaps in a shaded site would be best.
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