What is tigernut?

Cyperus esculentus

The tigernut is an edible tuber produced by a plant that is very easy to grow and is also very decorative. Do you want to meet her? I anticipate that you may love it, especially if you are one of those who like riverside plants.

Thus, discover what tigernut is and how it is cared for.

What is it?

Cyperus esculentus

The tigernut is a globose edible tuber, which is about 3-11mm wide. These are produced by a perennial plant, about 40-50cm tall, whose scientific name is Cyperus esculentus, and the common countersunk sedge. Its leaves are V-shaped blades up to 35cm long. the flowers are grouped in horizontal to ascending inflorescences up to 30cm long. The spikes are ovoid, 20 to 30mm long. The fruit is trigone, ellipsoidal, 1,1 to 1,6mm long by 0,3-0,8mm wide, obtuse, brown in color.

Its growth rate is very fast, so you will not have to wait long to have an interesting specimen. But let's see in detail how it is cared for.

What are their cares?

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If you want to have a copy, we recommend that you provide it with the following care:

  • Location: outside, in full sun.
  • Earth:
    • Pot: universal growing substrate mixed with 30% perlite.
    • Garden: grows in all types of soils as long as they have good drainage. Of course, he prefers the sandy ones.
  • Irrigation: frequent. It has to be watered every 1-2 days in summer, and every 3-4 days the rest of the year.
  • Subscriber: from the beginning of spring to the end of summer / beginning of autumn, it must be paid with organic fertilizers, such as guano or herbivorous animal manure. In the case of having it in a pot, it must be paid with liquid fertilizers.
  • Multiplication: by seeds and tubers in spring.
  • Harvest: towards the beginning of summer.
  • Rusticity: withstands cold and frosts down to -5ºC.

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