Tag Archives: Lathyrus tuberosus

Getting out in the rain to harvest some root veggies

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Anni Kelsey

Oca plants need time after the autumn equinox to form tubers.  The top growth is felled by hard frosts and they continue to work below ground for some weeks afterwards.  I dug up a few plants in early December.  They … Continue reading →

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Growing polycultures

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Anni Kelsey

I grow in polycultures – which is essentially just mixing things up a bit.  I use plants that introduce additional functions into the veggie patch – to accumulate minerals, fix nitrogen, attract insect life, confuse pests and to cover the … Continue reading →

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