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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius Seeds
£3.50
1x seeds packet containing 10 fresh and moist packed seeds.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the Elephant Food Yam, is widely cultivated throughout much of the tropics as a vegetable. Both the leaves and tuber are used.
Capable of producing big tubers up to 30cm in diameter and leaves up to a couple of meters across, this is a large and impressive plant. The bizarre inflorescence is variable, but generally has a brownish / maroon spathe and a grotesque swollen spadix.
These seeds are fresh and will be sent moist packed in vermiculite. Sow in a well drained potting compost. Warmth is essential for germination and subsequent growth, but otherwise this is an easy plant.
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1x seeds packet containing 10 fresh and moist packed seeds.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the Elephant Food Yam, is widely cultivated throughout much of the tropics as a vegetable. Both the leaves and tuber are used.
Capable of producing big tubers up to 30cm in diameter and leaves up to a couple of meters across, this is a large and impressive plant. The bizarre inflorescence is variable, but generally has a brownish / maroon spathe and a grotesque swollen spadix.
These seeds are fresh and will be sent moist packed in vermiculite. Sow in a well drained potting compost. Warmth is essential for germination and subsequent growth, but otherwise this is an easy plant.
Shipping & Delivery
Plants, bulbs, tubers and seeds can be sent within the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
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