Plant GuideOca
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Oca
Oxalis tuberosa · Oxalidaceae
Excellent Andean staple crop. Day-length sensitive — tubers form as days shorten. Contains oxalic acid (less after cooking).
pH 5.5 – 7
10 – 22°C
180–240 days
Growth: moderate
Medium
Care Notes
Excellent Andean staple crop. Day-length sensitive — tubers form as days shorten. Contains oxalic acid (less after cooking).
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C and carbohydrates
Culinary Uses
Boiled, roasted; can be eaten raw
Root Behaviour
Small tubers
Common Problems
Problems
Day-length sensitive tuberisation
Pests
Rare
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
Media Bed
Tags
#staple#tuber#carbohydrate#food_security
Season
Autumn-Winter