Earth Almond (Cyperus Esculentus Var. Sativus) seeds

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Earth Almond (Cyperus Esculentus Var. Sativus) seeds

In autumn, the almond-shaped tubers of this grass variety are harvested. These are rich in valuable oils and taste pleasantly nutty raw or roasted.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: CYP01

GTIN: 4250601202051

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Commonly called yellow nutsedge or chufa sedga, one of its many names derives from the plant's almond-shaped tubers, which are rich in starch, sugar, and fat and have a nutty flavour. Chufas have already been used as nourishment in ancient Egypt. In autumn, the almond-shaped tubers are harvested. Roasted earth almond can be made into flour or a juice which is served in Spain as 'Horchata de chufa' and contains mashed earth almond, water, and sugar.

In Ayurveda medicine, the plant is used for diverse indications that are linked to digestion. From the earth almond, a good cooking and frying oil can be gained. Roasted, they are also used as fishing bait.

Plant description

Species:	Cyperaceae
Root system:	Rhizome Runners
Flower colour:	White
Use:	Medicinal plant Edible plant Container plant Winter vegetables
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	1-3 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	May

Tubers are planted outdoors in mid-May (let them soak for several hours in water before planting). They may also prefer pot culture since they need plenty of heat to wake up from hibernation! The tubers allegedly tolerate frost down to -15 °C. Normally though, they are newly planted every year and hibernated airy in the basement.

Other names

Botanical name:	Cyperus esculentus var. sativus, Pterocyperus esculentus, Pycreus esculentus
German names:	Erdmandel, Tigernuss, Erdmandelgras
French names:	Amandes de Terre
English names:	Yellow Nutsedge, Tiger Nut, Nut Grass
Spanish names:	Chufa

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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