Growing Yam/Oca, also Oka

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19 Jun 20 Hayley (Australia - tropical climate)
Hello can you grow Oca in the tropics maybe during the cooler drieronths? No frost up here, just concerned about planting in the wet season as its ver hot 35 degrees plus most days.
20 Jun 20 Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate)
Look at the notes here regarding planting time and harvest time.
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