Cyperus esculentus - a perennial sedge native to african, the middle east & the mediterranean. considered to be one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. in nature tigernut is a perennial, but here it can be grown as an annual. the tubers grow underground & are tasty with a nutty & sweet flavor.
can be grown outside once the weather is warm or in containers or in a greenhouse.
hardiness zone - 8-10
contains 10 small tubers
Cyperus esculentus - a perennial sedge native to african, the middle east & the mediterranean. considered to be one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. in nature tigernut is a perennial, but here it can be grown as an annual. the tubers grow underground & are tasty with a nutty & sweet flavor.
can be grown outside once the weather is warm or in containers or in a greenhouse.
hardiness zone - 8-10
contains 10 small tubers
