Wood Sorrel 'Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina)'

Oxalis Regnellii

How to grow Wood Sorrel 'Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina)'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Very similar to growing potatoes, although slightly less sunlight is needed. This plant also possesses the capability to harvest as heavily as potatoes but does not suffer the blights of as many pests as potatoes tend to. 2

Oxalis Tuberosa var. Molina can easily survive a light frost, more so than potatoes, but plants will suffer major damage or even death if the top layer of foliage is exposed to temperatures near freezing.

Tuber formation is determined by the amount of light per day provided by the sun (Or of course artificial lighting)

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina) is thought of as hardy, so Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina) will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina) requires a potting mix, silty and potting mix soil with a ph of 5.3 - 7.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina) from seed

Germinate through bulb/tuber division.

Although seed germination can be done, over cultivation has hindered this variety for seeding as readily. Flowers are hermaphrodite, but must be pollinated by insects or by hand.

Transplanting Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina)

Not picky at all

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina) is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina)

When hard frost has killed the foliage of the plant and sent the tubers into dormancy, dig them up and harvest them. Tubers can range in color from yellow, orange, white, red, or a mix of any of those. Leave a couple tubers in your garden for propagation next season, but keep the tubers that you’ve harvested as this year’s return.

Tubers can be eaten raw or cooked. 1

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid winter.

Other Names for Wood Sorrel 'Wood sorrel - (oxalis tuberosa var. molina)'

Ushpa Negra, Puka Panti, O. Crenata

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