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Chufa Report!

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Here to report on my small experimental chufa plot this year.  I started the plot (roughly 1 square meter) with 15 sprouted tubers purchased from Seed World USA.  I started the tubers inside, and planted them out in June.  As you can see, I got a decent return.  I will note that harvest is difficult and messy, especially in my high-clay soil.  An interesting observation that I have not seen elsewhere, the fibrous roots have a strong and distinctive smell reminiscent of eucalyptus.  I may try them again next year.  I will definitely add more organics and sand to the soil.  Anyone else play with chufa this year?

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I prefer to grow chufa in fiber pots in the ground.  It makes it a lot easier to find them all.  What are your plans for it?  


   
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I like the idea of growing them in buried pots, I think I'll borrow that next year.  I haven't quite decided what to do with the chufa I grew.  I'll certainly be saving some of them to start next year's crop.  I do really like their sweet, coconut-y taste, I will probably try grinding some up and incorporating them with porridges and/or baked goods.


   
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