Seed packet $3.75, Nyctaginaceae. It turns out that the lowland Pacific Northwest and highland Andes have a lot in common, climatologically. Little work has been done growing this plant outside the Andes. Tubers/plant $12.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Rounded, yellow to pale orange tubers with reddish eyes and pink/red-orange highlights, like a peach. Z7a Pink-red tubers. Bright red lily-like flowers. Traditionally the tubers are exposed to sun and cold for several days after harvest to increase sweetness. We offer clones from PR genetics. Seed packet $4.75, Various colored roots, reds, purples, blacks, yellows. Complete Ulluco Collection $130* includes all 12 varietals (8 cultivars, 4 wild) we offer, Leaves and flowers edible. Potatoes are an incredibly diverse crop with origins in southern Peru, where a single Andean … Exposure to light also enriches the vivid colors. Oxalidaceae. This is the rarest, least understood of the Andean tubers, known to science since the 1960s. This is the Andean jicama, with sweet crunchy flesh similar to the Mexican jicama (Pachyrrhizus erosus) many people are familiar with. Another ancient domesticate, unknown in the wild. Very highly productive fast growing tubers with brown skin and pearly white flesh with an excellent sweet flavor. Evaluation of USDA Andean Potato Accessions, A Change to Our International Shipping Policy (Again), Crossing Between Solanum maglia and Domesticated Diploid Potatoes (Part 2), Potato Viruses in Certified and Non-certified Tubers, Crossing Between Solanum maglia and Domesticated Diploid Potatoes (Part 1), The Practicality of Diploid Potatoes in North America, Potato Onion (Allium cepa var. Oca also make captivating ornamental plants. This cultivar has proven itself very productive of sweet tubers even in tropical conditions such as Hawaii. Some varietals seem more tolerant of high Summer temperatures than others. Rosettes of dark green, odd-pinnate leaves. This makes preservation through integrating these enchanting and delicious tubers into our gardens all the more timely. Since tuber production does not begin until after the Autumn Equinox when the daylength shortens and the days cool, the largest tubers are produced if you can keep the tops protected from hard frost (they are tolerant of light frost) and growing as long as possible (this goes for Tropaeolum and Ullucus as well.) Bauml selection, La Paz, Bolivia. Tubers/plant $12.50, Elongated cylindrical tubers, yellow with heavy purple-red flecking and lines that often entirely cover the tuber. This means that all plants and seeds are supplied solely under the following conditions: We expressly prohibit the use of any seeds or plants supplied by us, or their progeny, in any form of genetic engineering, breeding, or research which will result in any form of life patent, variety protection, trademarks, breeder’s rights or any form of intellectual property applied to living things which would compromise the Public Domain status of the seeds, plants, their progeny and any genetic material therein. May be Solanum phureja or S. tuberosum ssp. The colors of the Andean potato … Mashua Tubers – Tropaeolum tuberosum Mashua Tubers – Tropaeolum tuberosum are a vigorous and edible tuberous rooted nasturtium.Mashua produces Tubers in abundance when … This small, pink potato is excellent for boiling, in salads, or as a garnish potato… Most varieties resent too much heat. Tubers hardy to Z5/6? Ancient cultivar grown throughout the mid elevation Andes. If well mulched the tubers are hardy below Z7a. Crisp and buttery in flavor. Excellent creamy flavor. Sprawling succulent stems to about 1′ tall with trifoliate clover-like leaves, yellow flowers. A great selection from F.V. A bit more compact plant than other varieties. Fuzzy annual leaves and stems to 4’+ topped with yellow daisy-like flowers. In climates below Z7, the tubers can be overwintered in moist coir or sand in a cool place, then replanted at the start of the growing season. It is said to be very tasty and is a significant source of vitamin K, calcium and zinc. OLD DAYS FARM Blueberries & Christmas Tree Farm 318-805-6106 154 Glynn Day … Incredibly nutritious, considered an energizing aphrodisiac and immunostimulant. Hardy to Z7b or 8a if well mulched. One other trick is to cover them with shade cloth a few weeks prior to the Equinox to simulate shortened daylight and encourage early tuber forming. We specialize in unique fruits, berries, shrubs, trees and much more! In the colder climates, several inches of mulch will help assure tuber survival through heavy frosts. Ullucus: A little more challenging than the others, but well worth any effort. Occurs from about 9,000′ up to 15,000’+, often amongst Stipa ichu, Cajophora, Urtica and several cactus species. Like potatoes, the tubers can be cut into pieces for propagation. Tubers/plant $12.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Lumpy, rounded tubers, pure bone white to very pale yellow with light exposure. Used in modern potato breeding to increase frost tolerance and resistance to disease and pests. Superb for uniquely colored fries and chips; splendid in a 4th of July potato … An alarming loss of heirloom cultivars has been observed in recent decades as land is given over to modern crops, such as carrots, that are associated with affluent culture. 2″ to 6″+ white to cream colored edible tubers with purple eyes and with light exposure: fine purple speckles near the stem. Tuber/Plant $14.50, No Photo. Wild form of this ancient Andean tuber crop. Out of stock until summer- ‘Black’ will be substituted if the collection is ordered. Shown to reduce testosterone with regular consumption. Shown to have antiviral properties. The potato originated in the Andes of South America. Another Oregon Exotics introduction that was thought lost. The vegetative tubers are white to pale brown with pink banding. Lumpy, rounded tubers blush orange with light exposure. Oxalis: One of the most adaptable of the tuber crops. The propagative tubers are a bright violet-purple, the fat juicy storage tubers have a purple to brown-purple skin and white flesh that sometimes infuses violet with light exposure. The plants have white to yellow stems and leaf veins which should reflect root color. A little fussy, but so far they seem adaptable to northern California. The following are choice Oca selections from conservationist / organic plant breeder Alan Kapular and his family. Easy to grow, prefers sun and a rich soil. Swollen edible root, elongated to spherical, weighing up to 1 kilo. Early in the season they unearth yellow and peach colored, the longer they stay in the ground the darker the red coloring. Growing amongst dilapidated Incan walls above Munaypata, Cusco Dept., Peru, 10,400′. The tubers are cooked like potatoes and can have a slight peppery flavor, this variety has a more mild and agreeable flavor than some mashua. Round to cylindrical tubers; pale yellow, orange and deep red. The crops that we are going to discuss are grown at elevations from about 9,000 to 14,000 feet. Still unknown as a food outside of South America with the exception of Mexico where it has been grown for over 200 years and New Zealand where it has been farmed recently. 3401 NW 82nd Avenue, Suite 105B, Miami FL, 33122. I’ve sampled Andean potatoes and loved the antique yellow-fleshed ones, dense and richly flavored. Rounded rose-pink tubers. Z7a when mulched. Cultivated near Apu Illimani, Cordillera Real, La Paz Dept., Bolivia. We are happy to help keep this lovely strain in cultivation Out of stock until summer- ‘Black’ will be substituted if the collection is ordered. The tubers are also used medicinally for skin infections. They are grown similar to potatoes. Highly nutritious and rich in immune boosting, energizing compounds. Halfway from Pumamarca to Munaypata, Cusco, Peru, 10,500′. Edible spinach-like rounded leaves on short sprawling stems to 12″. Apiaceae. Tubers/plant $12.50, Vine with rounded lobed leaves, orange flowers. Z7 if well mulched. http://lists.sonic.net/ mailman/listinfo/ sacredsucculents. Seed packet $4.50, A mix of root colors: yellow, purple, red, etc. This accession was made at one of the most heavily terraced mountainsides we’ve seen in all of the Andes. It has been speculated that it was used in breeding new varietals by the Incas. Very productive. They all are tolerant of a wide range of soils, but definitely grow best in a relatively rich, well draining soil. But even modern potatoes are heaven — an invitation to indulge in butter, duck fat or … These were the longest vines we’ve seen from the wild ulluco. We are finding that well before the shortened daylength it is good to mound extra soil around the stems, as you would potatoes, to encourage additional tuber formation. Even grows along the margins of permanent snowbanks. * add just $8 shipping for bareroot tubers/plants, Basellaceae. In order to be in line with our mission to support the preservation of botanical biodiversity, following the lead of J.L. Z8a if well mulched Crisp lemony flavor. A good source for edible greens, the leaves are larger and more abundant than the cultivars. For over a hundred years it has been grown in Puerto Rico as “Apio”, though cultivation is declining there as well. Plant $17.50, A clone selected for commercial cultivation in New Zealand. Gophers are particularly fond of all these plants, so we grow these in half wine barrels or raised beds with wire mesh on the bottom. The foliage, pods and seeds contain the pesticide rotenone, moderately toxic to humans. Potato tubers of medium size, roundish, of a bright purple or bluish color; eyes moderately deep; flesh, when cooked, white, or yellowish-white, mealy, and well flavored. Make sure to replant a few of the nippled growing tips of the rhizome for continued harvests. Seed from the high altitude maca fields of Junin, Peru, one of the major areas of cultivation for millennia. Cusco region, Peru. When to plant potato seeds Plant when soil temperature is 50 degrees . Planting in cold wet soil will slow growth or rot the tubers. Chulumani, Yungas, Bolivia. Mauka’s tubers are protein rich and high in calcium, phosphorous and potassium. Growing in Incan stone terrace walls with Peperomia rotundata. Tubers/plant $10.50, Leafy stems to 12″+. Keirsbilck. Organic Non-GMO Seed Potatoes. 2 were here. Z7 if well mulched. We offer tubers/plants from several seed grown parent plants. Plant $25 (limit 3 per customer), Red skinned roots and small pink-red flowers in this genotype. 1–2″ round, pure fluorescent red-pink tubers, delicious. Email: sales@tajacol.com Web: www.tajacol.com New. Smallanthus: One of the most adaptable to warmer climates, some clones have even proven themselves in the tropics. Most varieties are daylength sensitive for tuber production, after the Autumn Equinox they should be cultured similar to Oxalis (see entry above). We expressly prohibit the transfer to any third party of any seeds, plants, their progeny or any portion of their genetic material without these prohibitions in place. The orange-yellow flowers are a little larger than other varieties. Ulluco is probably the most widely consumed of these crops after the potato… These are a pure deep yellow, no contrasting color to the eyes. aggregatum), Potato: What You Should Know About Potato Fruits, Potato Ploidy and Endosperm Balance Number, Top 10 Beginner Mistakes with True Potato Seeds (TPS), USDA Zones for Andean Root and Tuber Crops, Book Review: Pandora’s Potatoes – The Worst GMOs, Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) and Relatives. Rare Plant & Seed List subscription: 4 issues $5 ($10 outside USA), Sacred Succulents, PO Box 781, Sebastopol, CA 95473 USA One of the easier varieties to grow. An important terms of business note to all our customers: Commercial propagation is encouraged, but in the unlikely event that large-scale commercial distribution is achieved, benefit-sharing along the path towards the source, in accordance with the spirit of the International Convention on Biological Diversity, will be undertaken. Plant 2-3 year old $11.50, This strain has deep green leaves, slender red flowers flecked with orange and lime-green seed pods. Rounded to elongated grub-like tubers, magenta to dark purple skin, large cream colored eyes. Stems and leaves also take on reddish hues in bright light. Cultivated in the Yungas, Ceja de Selva and warm interAndean valleys of Bolivia , Peru and northern Argentina, between 5–10,000′. Z7a when mulched. Please email to check stock and current pricing for plants on this page before ordering. Reported to be utilized in the region for gastrointestinal problems. It’s important to differentiate what’s the propagative tuber and what’s the edible storage tubers. Mild flavor. In our initial trials one pea sized tuber produced nearly 4 oz of tubers in a season. 1–2″ round “pica de pulga” type; yellow to orange with fluorescent red to pink spots. This is often 2-3 weeks before your last frost. Well worth cultivating as an unusual food plant. Z7b/8a Dark blood red flattened cylindrical tubers. Perennial celery-like plant with edible leaves. The young vegetative growth is cooked similar to celery. Clambering vine with lobed, rounded leaves. A La Paz, Bolivia collection from ethnobotanist Jim Bauml. Rare & Endangered Beneficial Plants & Seeds. Round tubers up to 2″ diameter, colored a deep, dark pink to red. a $170 value! The tubers can be harvested after the tops of the plant finally die back. True from seed. During late December through April every 3 tubers ordered count as 1 plant for shipping costs, we begin replanting the tubers in late April, so check that month for bare tuber availability. The name means “flea bitten”. First introductions, unknown in cultivation. Unlike oca, the bright tuber colors quickly turn green when exposed to light, though unlike true potatoes, they are still safe to eat. Due to a legion of computer problems we’ve not had a chance to update this page in some time. This is probably the easiest and most productive of the Mashua for us, though the tubers are not as showy as other varieties. This old and familiar potato variety is one of the earliest of the garden potatoes… These are the deepest, purest red of any we offer. There is some concern that harvesting may endanger the plant, but it has yet to be clarified how wild populations are impacted. Came to us from the fine folks at Peace Seeds. The name would suggest that this is one of the cultivars that has been grown in the mountains of Mexico for a couple centuries. Tubers or plant $9.50, Fat, chunky tubers of pale yellow that develop pink eyes and an occasional light spray of red speckles with light exposure. Studies have shown all of these crops to be nutritious and high in antioxidants. Two exceptions are ‘Purple Peruvian’ and ‘Ozette’. Much still needs to be discovered about the cultural needs of the plant but it seems somewhat tolerant of both wet and dry conditions. The ‘Ken Aslet’ variety has been grown as an ornamental for some time and is not particularly sensitive to daylength for tuber forming, though greatest tuber formation is still Autumn. The root is rich in quality starch, minerals and protein. A very interesting diversity of color– white, yellows, peach, pink ands reds. Plant 2+ years old $9.50, Dark green leaves and reddish flowers. Shop unique plants and shrubs from all over the United States! With bright red color inside and out, Mountain Rose delivers a nutritional boost with higher levels of antioxidants than other produce. Branched subterranean stems/tubers, thick, succulent and edible. Mealiest of the fingerlings, delicious when fried and awesome … These are our first offerings of seed grown Oca. The wild potato is still found there but hardly resembles the potato we know today. Grow similar to potatoes, the larger tubers develop late in the season after Autumnal Equinox with cool weather and shortened daylength. H ER PLANT-BREEDER FATHER, Dr. Alan Kapuler, has been turning me and other gardeners on to unexpected edibles for decades, but today it’s Dylana Kapuler who’s coaching me patiently, this time about Andean … Nutritious. Hardy below Z7a when well mulched. Having a hard time deciding where to start? Delicious sweet flavor. Z8b if mulched. Deep South Gold, Inc. Oak Grove, LA (318) 428-8844 E & L Produce Washington, LA (337) 363-7962 Earl Roy Sweet Potato Co., LLC Hessmer, LA (800) 552-2286 Z6-7a? In general, the more cold the tubers are exposed to the sweeter they become, so a late harvest is usually preferable. In addition, there are dozens of wild relatives of the potato … Check out these beautiful, nutritious, and delicious tubers. Occurs from about … Tubers can be left in the ground for next years plants, or stored tubers can be replanted in the Spring. White fleshed in this genotype. White flowers. A great conversation piece and a sure fire market potato. Z7 if mulched Tubers/plant $10.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Flesh colored round cylindrical tubers that blush magenta /red. La Paz, Bolivia. The leaves are used as a tea for diabetes. Thrives in very harsh conditions, poor, cold soils with minimal water. The best treatment is gradually applying small amounts of compost/fertilizer as a mulch throughout the growing season. Z7a when mulched. Phone: 786 717 7220 - 786 427 1417. Tubers/Plant $12.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Pale yellow, slender cylindrical tubers that have a tendency to branch. 1-877-353-4028 Call Us … Originally from  Oregon Exotics, the original name is lost. Though tolerant of a little shade, all do best in a sunny location. Let’s do a quick review of climate and geography and then I’ll get to the roots of the matter. The evident crunch, the sweetness of the chip and the touch of salt make for the best sweet potato chip EVER! A productive varietal, widely distributed by the Occidental Arts & Ecology center. (limited). However last year we obtained a tuber from a friend who said that is was the “real Ken Aslet”, and sure enough this new plant fits the description better. This crop is easy to grow in the Pacific Northwest and somewhat challenging in the much of the rest of the US. Z8b if mulched. Cylindrical bright yellow tubers from Cusco, Dept., Peru. Delicious. We use 25% pumice stone, 10-15% sand and the rest compost/garden loam. Mild sweet flavor. Tubers/plant $12.50, Cream colored grub-like tubers  to 6″+ long with purple eyes, speckles and some red striations. Plant 2+ year old $10.50 Highly productive. Seed packet $4.25, A mix of various colored roots from plants we have grown here in California. The overall tuber form tends to be cylindrical. Ingredients: Purple and yellow sweet potatoes… Cactaceae. Out of stock until summer- ‘Durazno’ will be substituted if the collection is ordered. Tuber production is best in areas with a slow transition from Summer to Autumn. The Andean highlands are generally considered to be the center of origin of the cultivated potato. Traditionally the tubers are exposed to sun and cold for several days after harvest to break down any oxalic acids and increase sweetness. We offer tubers/plants from our seed grown mother plant. Nice crisp flavor. Hudson Seeds and in recognition that the biodiversity of the Earth is the common heritage of all life, all of our seed and plant offerings are now Public Domain. Plant breeders have developed a compact vine, very productive, early, white potato. Pale purple flowers and heart shaped fruit that often plant themselves below the soil. Come Autumn it forms finger thick edible tubers to 12″ long, pure white with a little pinkish flecking, turning purple-red when exposed to light. It was most likely brought … Should be extra hardy. – Out of stock until summer- ‘Durazno’ will be substituted if the collection is ordered. A superb buttery flavor, almost like some winter squash. Tubers/Plant 1 year old $12.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Large cylindrical tubers with black eyes, dark red to nearly black skin and occasionally pale yellow splotches. Produces tubers throughout the year. Surely rich in anthocyanins. (inquire for additional cultivars), Small rounded tubers to 2″, a delightful yellow with neon-pink stars. Email: sacredsucculents@hushmail.com, To receive our periodic (every 4-6 weeks) emails listing new plants & seeds, specials, news from our gardens, greenhouses & travels sign up at – Z7a Elongated cylindrical deep pink tubers, like a fluorescent grub! Cultivariable is a breeder and supplier of unusual vegetable crops, including the Semi-erect stems 1–2′ high with pubescent trifoliate leaves. White-yellow flesh. Small white tubers, 1/4–1.5″ diameter, round or oval and flattened. With hundreds of known cultivars in an alluring spectrum of colors from yellows to oranges, pinks and reds. Should be cold hardy to at least Z8 and likely Z7 if well mulched. Good producer. Z5b Some plants show low rotenone content in the oil rich seeds, it is conceivable that an edible seed strain could be developed free of the toxin. Good horticultural appeal and is of keen interest to experimental home gardeners. Sweet Potato Mix. Regular plant shipping costs apply the rest of the year. 1.360 seconds. We’ve grown this one successfully for years. Fantastic, thick, fast growing, yellow and pink banded rhizomes. We hope to have the page updated soon! Please email to check stock and current pricing for plants on this page before ordering. Where to plant potato … The main strain we offer has bronze and purple streaked leaves, dark reddish-brown seed pods and deep red flowers. With over a thousand stone terraces it must have been a site of intensive agriculture. Cultivation of some of these is still experimental, so let us know how they grow for you. Distributed from the altiplano of Bolivia to northern Argentina, from 10,000–13,000’+. This may be ‘Pearl of Bolivia’ but we are not sure. Seed from a yellow root form that shows tolerance for low elevation cultivation. We previously listed this as ‘Esmeralda’s’ from Oregon Exotics Nursery, but have since discovered it is in fact an unnamed, unreleased clone kept alive by our friend Tom Baldwin after OE closed. Hundreds of cultivars with 1–4″+ round to cylindrical tubers, a delighful array of bright colors. Tubular orange flowers. Hardy to Z7b or 8a if well mulched. Resents extreme heat. Search Routes for Sale Route Type All Routes Bimbo Bakery Routes Bon Appetit Pastry Routes FedEx Routes Flowers Bread Routes Independent Bakery Routes Lawn Mowing Routes Martin's … Johnny's sells Maine Certified Seed Potatoes. (limited). Like oca the tubers only develop late in the season. Farmers in Peru's Andean highlands have been consuming clay for centuries. Tubers/plant $12.50 (limited, not included in the complete collection), Very pale yellow cylindrical tubers with red eyes. Vine to 24″+, small pale pink tubers. A molasses like syrup made from the roots is becoming popular as a beneficial sweetener. which can trace their heritage directly to Andean … Even more than oca, they only produce their lovely tubers well after the Autumn Equinox, sending out small stolons that slowly grow into tubers. Both have cool climates t… Rounded to cylindrical knobbly tubers, cream colored with a pink-red blush. Light exposure also enriches the vivid colors. Plant $25 (limit 4 per customer), This clone has smooth, leathery leaves with grayish hues in full sun. From Boyaca, Columbia. Forms clusters of large cream colored roots that are edible raw or cooked, a delicious flavor somewhere between a potato and carrot. The propagative tuber (what you’d receive from us) is knobby, eventually clustering, often cream colored, brown, or even purple when exposed to light. Medium size orange to salmon-red cylindrical tubers, high yielding for us. Andean Chips & Snacks - EL INTI - The Peruvian Shop https://www.peruvian-grocery-shop.com Salted Groceries Other Peruvian Products Andean Chips & Snacks If you can't come yourself to Prefers well draining soil and warmth. Z10a? The bite size tubers are perfect for soups. Sprawling vine to 36″+. Purple flowers. Z5 Z7a if mulched Pale to bright yellow round to cylindrical tubers with slender pale pink “eyes”. Fat, round cylindrical tubers, yellowish with a pinkish blush, after exposure to light they turn a deeper pink/maroon. Tubers are available USA only. Pale orange flesh probably one the first potatoes introduced to North America, vine with lobed leaves and to! The rarest, least understood of the chip and the rest of the Incan policy of mitma relocating! 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