rate for chufa is about 120 kg of tubers/ha (107 lbs/acre).

They are planted between April and May and must be irrigated every week until they are harvested in November and December. Tubers develop about 6-8 weeks after seedling emergence and grow quickly during July and August. The maturing is around 90-110 days. The average yield can approach between 10 and 19 t/ha.

Compatibility with other crops

Cyperus esculentus is extremely difficult to remove completely once established. This is due to the plant having

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