Native edible tuber has 10 foot tall plant with small sunflower like blossums . Tubers are harvested in Fall through spring. They are excellent especially for diabetics as they help lower blood sugar. They are very tasty raw , crisp and crunchy on a salad with a taste like water chestnuts. They can also be cooked and there are many recipes for soups and dishes with them in it. They will store for months in the refrigerator wrapped in a damp towel in a plastic bag.
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| Flowers: | | yellow (size of a baseball) |
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| Foliage: | | green |
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| Fruit: | | tubers are the edible part( Leaves and stalks for livestock or compost ) |
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| Lifecycle: | | 1 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 10 foot |
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| Diameter: | | 3 foot |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | yes |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 7 to |
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| Soil: | | does best in fertile soil |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | easy |
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| Spacing: | | plant where you want them to grow they will self sow Do not plant them in the garden. Give them their own spot. plant 3 inches deep one foot apart . Mulch to control weeds . |
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| Sun: | | full |
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| Water: | | tolerate drought |
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| Pests and Diseases: | | none(mice love them) |
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