Oca - anyone dug theirs up yet?

[gwynleg]

I know there were one or two other people who planted these. The instructions said wait for a couple of weeks after they had been knocked down by frost before harvesting (which I have). Am thinking about digging this weekend but they dont look completely dead so could maybe leave them a bit..... Interested in what others are doing. I do hope they taste nice - havent tried them before.

[gwynleg]

[Eristic]

If they are not completely dead do not touch them. The early frost was a real pain as they were only just starting to develop tubers. You need to be thinking of mid December if possible. Frustrating I know.

[Suzanne]

Mine looked completely dead so dug up a couple of plants - disappointing crop. Just in case they continue to grow I'll leave them a bit longer but I am not hopeful. Killer as I thought i could get a bumper crop this year.

The ones I ate this Sunday were good, but i think they may be a close relative to the Jerusalem artichoke than potato. I'll not eat so many at once next time.

[saddad]

Not dug mine yet, they are in the big greenhouse. The Sweet Potatoes were frosted (leaves) so they came out but the Oca still look healthy enough...  :-\

[gwynleg]

Thanks for all the answers - will check again today but if they look in any way alive, I will leave them. I have way too many potatoes at the moment anyway so dont need them yet!!