Growing Yam/Oca, also Oka

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(Best months for growing Yam/Oca in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

Plant tubers about 5cm (1.5") deep covered with soil. Best planted at soil temperatures between 17°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 30 - 45 cm apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks. Leave in the ground until foliage has completely died down so tubers reach maximum size.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Best in separate bed

Your comments and tips

15 Jun 17, John (Australia - temperate climate): Store them in damp sand in a cool dark place. The damp sand (not too damp) will stop them from withering and the cool dark spot will stop them from sprouting for quite a while.
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21 Jun 10, John Studte (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Hi Dave.I am in Devonport and i keep mine in the back shed out of direct sunlight and on old rag just to absorb any moisture.I also have the small NZ yams available if any one would like some. [email protected].
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25 May 10, john studte (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Hi Stuart.Yes they are the right ones and they grow well.Please contact me on [email protected]
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11 Oct 09, Valerie (New Zealand - temperate climate): Yams are easy to grow - just save some from the fruit and vegetable depatment at the sumermarket. Cheaper that trying to get them from the sead supplier.
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07 Oct 09, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Di and Terry, A couple of earlier comments gave possible sources of yams. Good hunting
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