The tubers are high in protein and fat, which makes them especially nutritious for wild turkeys. Chufa can also make an excellent food source for other wildlife including deer and ducks.

Does chufa come back every year?

The optimum plot size is probably 1/2 - 1 acre. REGROWTH: For best production chufa should be replanted each year but it is possible to get a second year's growth out of it as long as the turkeys do not eat it all. Simply disk plot during normal planting dates to evenly distribute seed.

Is chufa an annual or perennial?

Chufa is a perennial sedge that can be productive from 2-4 years. For optimal production, fertilize and replant parts of your patch (as needed) each June or July. One patch that I helped plant produced for 5 years!