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Also known as the 'Earth Apple' this is one of the ancient crops of the Inca's. Produces large tubers similar in appearance to sweet potatoes, but they have a much sweeter taste and crunchy flesh. Vigorous, herbaceous perennial plant related to the sunflower growing to 2 metres tall.
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Taro Pacific
A large tuber, sometimes reaching up to 3-4 kg. Taro a staple crops of the Pacific. The delicious tuber can substitute potato in almost any dish. Its heart-shaped leaves make for an attractive ornamental plant that grows well in both shade and sun. Prefers moist soil.
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Hardy sweet tasting green vegetable, very nutritious and high in vegetable protien.Eaten raw in salads, tasting similar to sweet fresh garden peas. Also used in stir fries, soups etc. Grows best in semi-shade to full sun. Drought tolerant
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This low growing perenial herb gets its name from the mushroomy flavoured leaves. The leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads or they can be cooked as a green vegatable in stir fries.
