The Oca tubers also known as New Zealand Yam arrived today from Ebay. They are quite a bit smaller than I had expected. Most about 1cm in size, with a few larger 2cm ones. However the listing said that it was for 40, and we received 60 so that's a plus. They where quite a pricey purchase at £9.54 inc P&P so I hope they grow well.
From what I have read about these, the small tubers should still produce a good crop. If I can get these to grow ok, I'll keep back some of the bigger tubers we grow for a future crops if we like them, as a bigger tuber would have more energy stores, and hopefully giving better yield in future years.
Unpacked the tubers and put them in some old paper packing I had, and will keep them inside until we are ready to plant them up in pots in February, grow them on a bit in the seedling poly-tunnel at home, then plant them out once the weather warms in April/May.
These plants are going to take a long time to produce a harvest in late winter so I really hope they are worth the effort and expense.
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