Phureja (Solanum phureja)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Solanum phureja is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and firmer texture than the cultivated potato, S. — High in vitamin C, starch and protein, it has a stronger flavour and firmer texture than the cultivated potato, S.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)