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Jicama (Yam Bean)

Plant Data

PH Tolerance:TolerantHardinessTender Perennial
Soil WeightWide rangeSoil DrainageGood
Soil MoistureMoistMinimum lightFull sun
Pachyrhizus tuberosus: Leguminosae

Cultivation

 Hardy to Zone:10
This vine will grow up to 7 metres in a season - the tubers are only produced as the days shorten. Needs warmth, moisture and feeding to produce the big edible tubers. Best grown indoors in the UK. Support like runner beans. Dig up the tubers when growth dies down, saving some for replanting next season.
Sowing/Planting distances (All distances in cm)
Seeds per station: 2 Sowing depth: 2.00
Seed Tray/Bed
Traditional Rows
Multiple Sowing
Deep Beds(Blocks)
Between Rows: 20
Between Plants: 10
Between Rows: 100
Between Plants: 20
Between Rows: 30
Between Plants: 30
Typical Sow and Harvest months:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
SowSow HarvestHarvest
Recipe of the Week
Spicy Egg starter
This makes a tasty starter in no time at all.

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs, ready boiled and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons of Curry powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 1 green or red mild fresh Chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons of Lemon or Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped and ground fresh Ginger
  • 80ml 2.5 fl oz equal parts sour cream and Mayonnaise
  • Salt and Black Pepper for seasoning
  • Handful of Parsley or Coriander leaves

Method

Combine the curry powder, lime or lemon juice, chopped chili and ginger in a bowl. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and press (yolks) through a sieve into a bowl. Add to mayonnaise & sour cream mixture.

Put mixture into a piping bag (or use a plastic bag with a small hole in the corner). Pipe the filling into the hollow parts of the egg white. Garnish with a parsley or coriander.

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