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Post by ianpearson on Apr 15, 2010 14:05:08 GMT -5
Does anyone have any experience with this root crop? I'm interested in developing a short growing-season variety suitable for growing in cool temperate climate such as the UK. It does not seem to be grown much outside of South America.
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Post by ianpearson on Mar 3, 2011 10:48:31 GMT -5
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Post by cortona on Mar 3, 2011 12:01:21 GMT -5
you do a better job ta me, but ive your potatoes wel planted in pots and growing fine in my greenhouse!
if and wen you have some arracacia propagules or seeds in surplus i' very happy to grow it!
thanks again for your help
Emanuele
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Post by stevil on Mar 3, 2011 13:49:45 GMT -5
Very interesting! Hadn't realised you guys had come so far! By the way, I've read that there are both biennial and perennial forms, but unlike most vegetables, it's the perennial one which has been domesticated? Curious as to why this has happened? However, am I right in saying that it is grown as a biannual and vegetatively propagated on a two year cycle? By the way, are the leaves also used?
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Post by ianpearson on Mar 3, 2011 14:26:18 GMT -5
Hi Emanuele. You are first in the queue for propagules. However, if demand exceeds supply I will resort to a system of bribes :-)
Hi Stevil. Yes, perennial. Historically the crop has taken perhaps 14 to 16 months to mature, so could only be grown in frost-free areas. But the variety I have is described as much faster maturing, so I am hoping that it can be planted in spring, and crop before the first frost of autumn.
I don't know about the leaves. I'll taste one tomorrow!
Ian
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 3, 2011 17:30:35 GMT -5
Nothing to add but following with interest
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Post by stevil on Mar 4, 2011 3:09:45 GMT -5
Hi Emanuele. You are first in the queue for propagules. However, if demand exceeds supply I will resort to a system of bribes :-) Ian Thanks for the info! I'm also open to bribes... |
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Post by ianpearson on Mar 4, 2011 14:52:13 GMT -5
Stevil
Results of leaf-eating assessment:
Not to be recommended — not uncooked anyway. Quite course, like parsnip leaves (if you have ever tried them). They might work cooked.
But I found this:
"The tender petioles and leaves have been reported to be eaten in Cuba, but I have never encountered this practice during extensive travel in South America nor references to it." (Bancroft)
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Post by stevil on Mar 4, 2011 16:19:15 GMT -5
Thanks ! Yes, probably best to try the young spring leaves - For example, both Parsnip, Carrot and Caraway leaves are much tastier at that time of year.
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Post by stevil on Mar 4, 2011 16:24:57 GMT -5
Didn't look before, but Cornucopia II states that " Blanched young shoots can be eaten in saladsor cooked as a vegetable"
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Post by pierre on Mar 5, 2011 4:51:52 GMT -5
May I enter the queue for propagules
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Post by ianpearson on Mar 7, 2011 14:30:25 GMT -5
Hi Stevil, they might be okay for an enthusiastic weed muncher like yourself  Pierre, your interest is noted. What part of the world are you from? I'm just thinking about the suitability of your climate. |
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Post by stevil on Mar 8, 2011 2:16:55 GMT -5
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Post by ianpearson on May 30, 2011 14:51:56 GMT -5
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