Chufa (Cyperus esculentus)
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Cyperus esculentus, known by its common name, Chufa, is a summer, flowering perennial. It grows best in full sun and tolerates dry to wet soil moisture sites. In the US, the largest use of this plant and the nut-like tubers is as a food and food plot crop for wildlife, especially turkey.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Chufa (Cyperus esculentus) |
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| Bloom Season | Warm Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FAC;FACW |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 5.0/7.0 |
| Average height | <1ft |
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| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 3489000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 218062 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 3000 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Food; |