Elephant Foot Yam (Kattuchena)

The Dinosaur-Age Delicacy! 🦕

This Amorphophallus paeoniifolius astonishes with:
• Giant umbrella-like leaves (3-5 ft wide) on speckled stalks ☂️
• Massive edible corm weighing up to 15 lbs when mature ⚖️
• Exotic inflorescence – burgundy flower with pungent scent (rare in cultivation) 🌺

Why This Yam Stands Out:

✅ Dual-Purpose – Ornamental foliage and starchy staple crop
✅ Fast Growth – Reaches harvest size in 8-10 months 📅
✅ Cultural Significance – Traditional Ayurvedic medicine plant 💊
✅ Drought-Resistant – Stores water in its corm 💧

Growing Wisdom:

• Climate: Tropical (Zones 10-12) or greenhouse growing 🌡️
• Planting: Bury corm 4-6″ deep in well-drained soil ⏳
• Harvest: Dig when leaves yellow (8-10 months) 🕰️
• Pro Tip: Roast corm slices like potatoes – nutty flavor! 🍠

🌿 Perfect For:
• Tropical food forests
• Asian vegetable gardens
• Statement container plants
• Permaculture projects

📦 Includes:
• 1 healthy dormant corm (fist-sized)
• Traditional recipes booklet
• Corm storage instructions

⚠️ Note: Flower scent may offend when grown indoors

Key Features:

1. Size Impact – Emphasizes massive foliage/corm

2. Cultural Roots – Ayurvedic/traditional cuisine context

3. Growth Speed – “One-season” harvest potential

4. Scent Transparency – Manages flower expectations

5. Culinary Tip – Simple preparation suggestion