{"title":"Tiger Nut Seeds","description":"  \u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of edible tiger nut seeds, also known as chufa or earth almonds. This crop is grown for its small underground tubers. The products here belong to our seed catalogue. Catherine’s tiger nut product page describes planting tubers; check each listing for the planting material, pack size and availability, including the organic option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Quebec and across Canada, start the crop indoors or plant after the risk of frost, following the supplier’s instructions. Choose a sunny position, loose soil and a sufficiently deep container for growing in pots. At the autumn harvest, collect the tubers carefully, then clean and dry them before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"p-souchet","title":"Tiger nut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCyperus esculentus\u003c\/em\u003e, is grown for its small underground tubers. It is also known as earth almond, tiger nut and chufa. Its foliage resembles a grass, but it belongs to another botanical group, the sedge family. Catherine lists plants about 50 cm (20 in) tall and recommends this crop for both containers and the garden. The tubers can be eaten raw or roasted and are used to make the Spanish drink called horchata de chufa. Their naturally sweet flavour offers a harvest different from the usual vegetables. The edible part sought is the tuber, rather than the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting indoors is recommended 3 to 6 weeks before the last frost; direct planting remains possible after all risk of frost has passed. Plant the tubers 2 cm (about 3\/4 in) deep. Warmth helps emergence: the seed supplier lists 7 to 30 days at 28 to 30 °C (82 to 86 °F). This timeline describes the plant's start, rather than its harvest date. Then allow about 40 cm (16 in) between plants. For container growing, choose a planter with room for underground development and contents that can be emptied easily when collecting the tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest takes place in fall, when the leaves are mostly dry or just after a frost, following the method described by Catherine. In the ground, loosen the soil with a fork, then lift the plants to retrieve the tubers attached to the roots. Work methodically to avoid losing them among soil clumps. Clean the harvest promptly, then spread it out to dry with good air circulation before storage. In a pot, emptying the growing medium makes separating the tubers easier. For cooking, begin by tasting a few fresh tubers and set aside another portion for roasted preparations or a tiger nut drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le potager ornemental de Catherine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52228091314336,"sku":"POC-SEMENCES","price":4.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/IMG_9440-001.jpg?v=1739236704"},{"product_id":"souchet-comestible-bio","title":"Cyperus esculentus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyperus esculentus\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tiger Nut. Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus var. sativus) forms a clump of narrow leaves and produces edible tubers underground. Its need for warmth over a long growing season makes an early start worthwhile for gardeners in Quebec. The small, light brown tubers have wrinkled skins and sweet flesh with a flavour reminiscent of almonds and coconut. Maintain steady warmth and consistent moisture in the growing medium throughout this stage of growth.  Choose a sunny location with deep, loose, well-drained soil that stays moist without becoming waterlogged. Water deeply when the surface begins to dry, allowing moisture to reach the roots without leaving standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended seeding period: soak tiger nut seeds 24 hours, then start indoors in spring. Maintain steady warmth and consistent moisture in the growing medium throughout this stage of growth. Gradually harden off the young plants, then move them outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. The depth to be respected is 2-3 cm. Germination usually takes 20-60 days. For germination, keep the soil at 21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F). Start the seed strain in individual containers, warm and light. Let the tufts root before moving them. Gradually acclimatize them, then install them after the risk of frost, in heated soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiger nut, a edible tuber plant also known as chufa, gains to be installed in a tray that facilitates harvest. Each seed of strain gives a tuft from which the small tubers recover by lifting the root ball. Tiger nut’s narrow foliage forms upright clumps in the warmer part of the vegetable garden. Clearly identify the area planted to find tubers at harvest time. A small bed or a deep container makes it easier to sort through the soil when gathering the tubers. Keep a margin around the tufts and avoid installing perennials in the soil that will have to be raised in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les jardins de l'écoumène","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58807883792544,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/68c45657454c6.webp?v=1788526742"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/tiger-nut-seeds.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}