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Shaun starts with ... I am trying to grow Yam Bean tuber, but the seeds that I got had all failed to germinate (last season and this season). Now I have run out of seeds. Does anyone know where I could obtain seeds in Australia? Has anyone got much success growing Yam Bean tubers in Perth?
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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says... Hi Shaun, You could get them from Asian groceries in Perth because I have seen them sold in Melbourne that way. Those are imported from Taiwan but seeds are very liable because I buy kingkong seeds from those shops and they geminate well. Another place is Edenseeds where they have very good selection of seeds and geminate well too. I once grew them but due to the cold no roots harvest | About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE 28th November 2009 7:10am #UserID: 2706 Posts: 715 View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Speedy says... Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a tropical plant and is also sensitive to daylength so may only produce roots in short days ie. winter in areas away from the equator. This presents a problem as that coincides with cold weather and frosts. There is another plant I'm trialing wich may be a better option. Ahipa (Pachyrhizus ahipa) is more of a low shrubby plant than a stong climbing vine like Jicama. It is an ancient Incan food plant from Bolivia and not much known elsewhere. It, unlike jicama in not daylength sensetive , so may be a better option. http://books.google.com.au/books?id=iT0rAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=&f=false http://books.google.com.au/books?id=O_QfhwpEajoC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=&f=false I'll mainly concentrate on seed production this year to build up seed stock, then as a food crop next season. I'll report back after harvest. | About the Author Nth Vic 28th November 2009 10:12am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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amanda says... Great info Speedy! Shaun - many Asian grocery stores in Perth sell these seeds (as well as all sorts of other interesting ones). I just bought the Yam bean to try - so if it doesn't work then I will know why! Some of the US gardening forums have a bit of interesting info on these. Apparently the seeds are a bit toxic? | About the Author amanda19 Geraldton. WA 23rd December 2009 12:19pm #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Earthwise says... Jicama seed is available from Green Harvest and Eden Seeds by mail order but it requires a long growing season of 9 months frost free to produce full size tubers. In 5 months frost free you will still get a harvest but the tubers will be smaller. http://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/jicama_info.html Earthwise would like to declare a close connection to Green Harvest | About the Author Earthwise Maleny 2nd February 2010 12:58pm #UserID: 3331 Posts: 4 View All Earthwise's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Melb 8th February 2010 10:30pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Earthwise says... The yield is much higher with the flowers removed. Usually just one plant is left to flower to provide seeds for next year's crop. The seeds keep for a few years, so a seed crop isn't necessary every year. Removing the flowers is a good idea generally as the production of pods is prolific and as they are toxic, it avoids the risk of a visitor munching on them. | About the Author Earthwise Maleny 12th February 2010 4:27pm #UserID: 3331 Posts: 4 View All Earthwise's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Sheamus says... Seeds need a very warm soil to sprout - October here in Brisbane is good, leave until late winter to harvest. More good info and seed orders here; http://www.greenharvest.com.au/Plants/jicama_info.html | About the Author Sheamus Brisbane 29th July 2010 8:48pm #UserID: 3996 Posts: 1 View All Sheamus's Edible Fruit Trees |
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MaryT says... Thanks, Mike. I now have five seedlings but my friend who took half a pod (as insurance) hasn't raised one. Since she lives in warmer climes and raise seeds that she collects as a profession, I think I can now claim those green thumbs as mine. LOL By the way this morning I counted almost FIFTY plants from you not counting the seedlings at two leaf stage!! Who's too generous? Honestly, tending those inches of greens that arrived in zip lock bags has given me an absorbing interest. My potting table is two steps from my door and under cover so I've been able to spend a little time or a lot there at leisure. THANK YOU | About the Author MaryT Sydney 27th February 2012 7:48am #UserID: 5412 Posts: 2066 View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mark Nature Carer says... This is a good company to look into to get some delicious Yam Bean Tuber. Shreded Yam Bean and shreded Carrot makes a great salad or mix for Canapes. http://aetwy.fmvty.servertrust.com/category-s/1835.htm | About the Author Mark Nature Carer Chester Hill 23rd August 2014 5:42pm #UserID: 10380 Posts: 1 View All Mark Nature Carer's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Julie W says... Linton, never grown them, but from my 'Seed Savers Handbook': The raw tubers taste like apples. Because the cut root does not discolour and stays crisp, it is the perfect ingredient for garnishes or hors d'oeuvres and a fair replacement for water chestnut in stir fries. It is sliced, sprinkled with lemon juice, salt, pepper and hot chillies. | About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 27th August 2014 7:10pm #UserID: 182 Posts: 103 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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