This variety is a commercially grown variety, it has compact shaped, smooth tubers that store , and ship reasonably well..[ Unlike the "...Read Morewild variety" that has rough,hairy, irregularly shaped tubers, that are hard to clean , hard to peal, and don't store very well.. This commercial variety is grown primarily in South America. It can be grown as far north as zone 8b, with a heavy winter mulch. It is a heavy feeder, it is also capable of breaking down, and converting "recycled horse bedding material", and fall leaves into plant food, in a remarkably short time. It has a great taste, and texture.
This variety is a commercially grown variety, it has compact shaped, smooth tubers that store , and ship reasonably well..[ Unlike the "...Read More