Tiger nuts

David Livingston

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Location: Anjou ,France

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posted 12 years ago

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Anyone know where I can get some Tiger nuts to plant ? and will they grow here in france ?
They seem high in protein and oils .

Living in Anjou , France,
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Paulo Bessa

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Location: Portugal (zone 9) and Iceland (zone 5)

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Search on ebay, for tiger nuts or chufa. They are often used as a carp bait, usually they should be raw.

One item example is this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160836039264&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

Easy to sprout. Soak in water overnight. Then sown in soil near a source of heat, at a very warm temperature. They will quickly sprout. Easy to grow. Keep soil warm and on slightly dry side.

Our projects:
in Portugal, sheltered terraces facing eastwards, high water table, uphill original forest of pines, oaks and chestnuts. 2000m2
in Iceland: converted flat lawn, compacted poor soil, cold, windy, humid climate, cold, short summer. 50m2

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