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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: caseylee on March 21, 2008, 21:19:28

Title: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: caseylee on March 21, 2008, 21:19:28
I have watched gardners world tonight and seen a veg called yacon which I would love to try, can any one suggest a stockist for this
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: betula on March 21, 2008, 21:21:23
Oh I missed it,wont be able to moan about it now ;D
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: ninnyscrops on March 21, 2008, 21:27:59
Found it here http://www.realseeds.co.uk/unusualtubers.html
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Lauren S on March 21, 2008, 21:30:14
Quote from: caseylee on March 21, 2008, 21:19:28
I have watched gardners world tonight and seen a veg called yacon which I would love to try,

I totally missed the name of that veg. He certainly made it sound delish when he took a bite  ;D

Be interested in any replies to your question. Wouldn't mind trying some myself  8)

Lauren
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Pita on March 21, 2008, 21:58:21
Thank you, I missed the name as well.
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: carolinej on March 21, 2008, 22:50:26
Me too ::)

cj :)
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: PJW_Letchworth on March 21, 2008, 23:03:32
Why not use BBC iPlayer to watch it again?  Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/ and look under this evening.  You can stream the program and it's fairly good quality, providing you're on a decent Internet connection.
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: cambourne7 on March 21, 2008, 23:22:58
actualy i happened to watch it and yes i want to grow these as well and the guava that they showed best 10 min of gardners world in ages.
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: caseylee on March 21, 2008, 23:24:45
I agree it had a bit more that intrested me this time, but the yacon tubers are expensive to buy the cheapest I found are 12.99 for 5
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Vortex on March 21, 2008, 23:26:37
The featured nursery website is [URL]http://www.edulis.co.uk/[URL]
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: carolinej on March 22, 2008, 07:18:49
QuoteWhy not use BBC iPlayer to watch it again?  Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/ and look under this evening.  You can stream the program and it's fairly good quality, providing you're on a decent Internet connection.

iplayer is one of the many things I cant use, as I use a Mac! >:(

cj :)
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on March 22, 2008, 13:17:38
I wonder if they grow like those Terrible Beasts Jerusalem Artichokes?
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: cambourne7 on March 22, 2008, 13:36:06
Quote from: Vortex on March 21, 2008, 23:26:37
The featured nursery website is [URL]http://www.edulis.co.uk/[URL]

I have emailed them and will report back
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: billv on March 22, 2008, 14:36:17
I just watched the programme this morning, and both the Yacon, & the Chilian Guava plants looks interesting to grow. So if anyone finds a stockist, of the 2 plants, could you please post the address or online ordering address.
Thanks
Bill
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Biscombe on March 22, 2008, 15:18:01
Quote from: Vortex on March 21, 2008, 23:26:37
The featured nursery website is [URL]http://www.edulis.co.uk/[URL]

What a great selection they have, thanks for the link  :)
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: sawfish on March 22, 2008, 21:25:14
found this place

http://www.cornishoasis.com/detail.aspx?p=464&s=60 (http://www.cornishoasis.com/detail.aspx?p=464&s=60)
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Chrissie on March 23, 2008, 09:28:15
Hi - Real Seeds have sold out of Yacon tubers. The power of television!

Quote from: caseylee on March 21, 2008, 23:24:45
I agree it had a bit more that intrested me this time, but the yacon tubers are expensive to buy the cheapest I found are 12.99 for 5

Have you found other suppliers Caseylee?

They do sound fantastic; sweet but not high-calorie. Maybe the reason they're not well-known is that they contain inulin like Jerusalem artichokes and have the same unfortunate effect ;).

Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: caseylee on March 23, 2008, 10:12:06
I haven't found any other sites yet still  looking will def upodate when I do
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: Chrissie on March 23, 2008, 10:46:44
Thanks, I'll do the same.
Title: Re: Yacon Seeds stockist
Post by: goodlife on March 23, 2008, 16:38:14
sorry to disappoint you all.. realseeds have sold out their yacon...I wanted some too.. :(
Jekka's herb farm do sell Ugni...but it ain't cheap...