Sowing months
Jun–Jul
Sunlight
Part shade
Water
Weekly
Mature size
Climbs 1–2 m
First harvest
Roots from year two
Family
Asparagaceae
Where it grows
ground, terrace
Good for
healing
Sow in
monsoon
Care
Needs deep loose soil for the tubers to form.
A fine-leaved climber with tuberous roots, happiest scrambling up a partly shaded wall.
Growing it
Needs deep loose soil for the tubers to form.
What it is for
Traditional women’s health preparations; delicate foliage.