#ulluco

It's funny, because I just was telling my self no experimental crops this year, and then what do I go and do? Buy some experimental crops!

Ulluco small harvest! these plants only got half their season to grow and managed to still put out a few tubers! although half the size they look vibrant and amazing inside and out just boiled for 5 minutes they taste like potato with a little exta potato taste not so bland as potato. SUCCESS!!! Will be grown next year and will be a permanent crop as a groundcover in the greenhouse and outside.

-#Ube is also often called the purple yam. It’s a type of tuber that’s known for its deep purple color, but you can also find it in white. -You’ll usually find ube in Asian countries, where it is cooked into many desserts, including cakes & pastries. It has recently started to appear in the United States. -They are starchy root vegetables that are rich in carbs, potassium, vitamins A & C, anthocyanins, & phytonutrients, all of which are important for maintaining good health. They have been shown to protect against cell damage & cancer. They may help promote blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. They also have a low glycemic index, which can help prevent blood sugar spikes. -The resistant starch in ube helps increase the growth of Bifidobacteria, which are healthy bacteria that play a vital role in maintaining your gut health. -#Ulluco is native to Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, & to a lesser extent in Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, & Chile. It is one of the most economically important & widely grown plants in the Andean region of South America. -Most people eat only the tuber, although you can eat the leaf, which has a taste like spinach. The leaves & tubers of this plant are found to contain high levels of nutrients like carotene, calcium, & protein. -One of the most striking features of this vegetable is that its tubers are varying in color which includes yellow, pink, purple, & red colors. Some are even candy-striped with waxy & shiny skins. -Health benefits: Removes skin spots, consists of a good amount of Vitamin C, Eliminates acne problems, Prevents & protects us against rheumatism, Eliminates stretch marks, Removes the scars, Delays cell aging, Anti-inflammatory, & antibacterial food, Relieves & cures digestive problems, Fights Alzheimer’s, contains B complex, Good for growing children & pregnant women, high content of Zinc & Calcium -With a slightly sweet taste, ulluco is a great source of protein, carbs, & vitamin C, especially to the people living at high altitudes in the mountainous regions of South America. It also has less than 2% fat content. -In Bolivia, ullucos are a traditional food in Catholic Holy... https://store.jpsdelights.com/u https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRoo-WsFN6/?utm_medium=tumblr

That's some beautiful lunch 😍#cleaneating #healthylunch #ulluco #earthgems

Ullucus tuberosus es la única especie del género monotípico Ullucus, perteneciente a la familia Basellaceae. Es una planta herbáceaoriginaria de la región andina de Sudamérica 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔 . . . . . . #olluco #potato #melloco #ruba #ulluco #papalisa #goods (at Mercado De Abastos Tirso De Molina)