SWEET POTATO - KUMARA
By Donovan Govan. GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
Description
Other Names: yam #LS10
An Heirloom variety thought to originate in Polynesia, though the variety is also to be found throughout New Zealand. Tubers tend to be as large as sweet potatoes, with red skin and ivory flesh heavily marbled throughout in violet. This colour intensifies upon cooking. Especially creamy, Kumara is superb either mashed or baked. Contains high levels of Anthocyanins which has been studied for it's benefits with Alzheimer's Disease though it is best to research this or speak with an expert. Leaves are small and emerald green running from dark purple petioles, and can be eaten as a substitute for cruciferous Greens such as Kale either fresh or steamed.
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$14.90 | 18 | Cutting | Medium |
Plant Information or Specifications
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Perennial Vegetables (#PerennialVegetables)
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
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