Oca

Oxalis tuberosa, Oxalidaceae

Zones

8a–10b

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

5.5 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Both Andean tuber crops compete for similar soil nutrients and growing conditions in the root zone

Food

Roots

Oca grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 10b.

Good companions for Oca include Cucumber, Stylo.

Design guilds with Oca and see companion relationships visually.