Oxalis tuberosa
Five month growing season
Can cope with frosts at the end of the season
Store in a cool dry place
Soil – free draining, Moist, not sodden
Water deeply every 10 days in dry conditions
Plant to a depth of 6 – 8 cm
Mound as with potatoes
Tubers put in the most growth in the last 6-8 weeks
Harvest late May
Leave yams out for a day or two (in fine weather) before storing
