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Oca

Oca

Oxalis tuberosa

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 8a – Zone 11b

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Oca is a South American tuber crop grown for its edible, potato-like underground tubers that develop in cool, short-day seasons. The plant produces ornamental clover-like foliage and small yellow or pink flowers, making it both productive and decorative in permaculture gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–1.5β€² tall Γ— 1–1.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Oxalidaceae

Native Range

Andes Mountains, South America

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with