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Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus) potted plant, organic
$9.00
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.
Potted Plant, Certified organically grown
In stock
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Question
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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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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Tim Child –
I am considering growing Ulluco next year and was wondering if these would grow inside of a large shade tunnel or if they need full sun?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Tim, shade is a very good idea. these can easily burn up in full sun. r
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Nan –
It doesn’t mention the growing zone?
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Richo Cech –
Normally grown as an annual, I did have Ulluco overwinter in my zone 8 garden.
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Donia Min –
Hi ! I really want to order this now ,but I don’t want to wait next year to be delivered .Is it possible to make an exception please ?
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Richo Cech –
Donia, Right, I can understand this. However, we are no longer shipping plants this winter–they would freeze in transit. And, if you wait until spring to order the plant, you will not be able to, because it will be sold out. Therefore, the only functional approach is for you to order it now for spring delivery. I wish I could be more helpful. 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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