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Oca, New Zealand Yam / Oxalis tuberosa
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5.45 € Oca, New Zealand Yam (Oxalis tuberosa) Giggles
7871R - Available -
4.95 € Oca, New Zealand Yam (Oxalis tuberosa) Giggles
7871S - Available -
4.45 € Oca, New Zealand Yam (Oxalis tuberosa) Giggles
7871T - Available -
3.95 € Oca, New Zealand Yam (Oxalis tuberosa) Giggles
7871U - Available -
3.45 € Oca, New Zealand Yam (Oxalis tuberosa) Giggles
7871V - Available -
0.40 € FERTILISER
7871A - Available -
Geographic origin: Perou
Adult size: Height up to 40 cm, width up to 50 cm
Foliage: Perennial
Type of soil: All
Climate: Hardy to -5°C.
Position: Full sun.
Characteristics and uses:
The Oca, also called New Zealand Yam, is a perennial deciduous, root edible plant which looks like clover. The root can be boiled, steamed, sautéed or fried. It doesn't need to be peeled. It has a potatoe flavour, slightly more acidulous.
This perennial is disease resistant and is not demanding in care.
Plant now : the shortest way to your plate is through your garden !
There are several cultivars:
- Oxalis tuberosa Crimson & gold : the roots are yellow and red
- Oxalis tuberosa Gold : the roots are yellow
- Oxalis tuberosa Giggles : The tubers are two-colored red and yellow