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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.

Potted Plant, Certified organically grown

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  1. Question

    Isabelle

    Will you have more Ulluco plants at the end of June 2022?
    Thank you in advance..

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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

      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

      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

      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

      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

      Richo Cech

      yes, perhaps in a shaded site would be best.

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