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Ahipa

Pachyrhizus tuberosus, Fabaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RiceOryza sativa
Nitrogen Fixation
MandevillaMandevilla sanderi
Pollinator Sharing
LemongrassCymbopogon citratus
Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Purple YamDioscorea alata

Both tuberous crops compete for deep soil nutrients and underground growing space

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Ahipa grow in?

Ahipa grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

Is Ahipa a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Ahipa is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Ahipa?

Good companions for Ahipa include Rice, Mandevilla, Lemongrass.

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