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Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus) is a scrambling herbaceous plant native to the Andes that grows up to 50 cm high and produces starchy tubers below ground. One of the most economically important root crops in the Andean region, second only to the potato, it is valued for both its brightly colored waxy tubers (in yellows, pinks, and purples) and its spinach-like leaves, both of which are edible.
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Ulluco
Direct-sow Ulluco outdoors about 12 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. It is frost-tender, so don't plant out early. Expect to harvest in roughly 180 days.
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Water: Medium · Height: 50 cm · Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; adapts to various soil types but performs best in fertile, loose soils
