Oca "Oxalis Tuberosa"
I have just ordered some of these tubers from the Real Seed Company..
It is completely unrelated to potatoes so of course not affected by blight!
One of the ‘Lost Crops’ of the Incas, this is one of the staples of people in Bolivia & Peru. A very easy crop to grow, with a taste just like potatoes with a lemon-y taste. No need to peel, just boil and serve with butter.They are also good to roast
Hmmm cant wait to plant them…
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Lashylashla wrote:
Sounds lovely Dee, any chance of a website to browse? Do you know if they ship ot Australia?
Posted on 17 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)
Dee wrote:
Sorry ladylashla, Real Seeds dont ship ouside Europe :(
Posted on 18 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)
Lashylashla wrote:
Could get them sent to my mum in the UK but would need to check quarantine condition for Australia. Is there a website at all?
Posted on 18 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)
Dee wrote:
Hi ladylashla. here`s the url for their website
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/
Fingers crossed theres no problems with your quarantine laws. They do state on their website that they shipping ouside europe because of high postage, so you may be ok
Posted on 18 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)
Greerish wrote:
What variety are you getting? I scrounged some tubers off a friend last year but they didn’t like the summer (not sure I did either or anyone else) hope they do well for you.
Posted on 18 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)
Dee wrote:
Im growing the Scarlet Oca with White eyes :)ill post a pic when they arrive..
Posted on 18 Jan 08 (about 10 months ago)