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Mejora de la estabilidad de la horchata de chufas por tratamientos trmicos.
Chapter 14 1987
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There is little information on the precise fertiliser requirements of chufas but nitrogen is often limiting under natural conditions.
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Although chufas are fairly drought resistant, commercial crops receive copious and repeated irrigation during the dry summer season (eg in Valencia, Spain) in order to ensure maximum yields.
Chapter 14 1987
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Reports from Florida indicate that when grown for pig feed, chufas are usually drilled in rows 60-90 cm apart, with either 30 cm or 15 cm between the plants.
Chapter 14 1987
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In general, about I kg of chufas will produce 5.5 litres of horchata.
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Confectionery - chufas are sometimes used in certain types of confectionery, often as a substitute for almonds.
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Animal feeding - chufas can be used for animal feed and are grown as pig feed in parts of the southern USA.
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Dem coon root look just like dese chufas what you does find down side de river.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 Work Projects Administration
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The Gallicians hew its wood and draw its water; the Asturian women nurse its babies at their deep bosoms, and fill the promenades with their brilliant costumes; the Valentians carpet its halls and quench its thirst with orgeat of chufas; in every street you shall see the red bonnet and sandalled feet of the Catalan; in every cafe, the shaven face and rat-tail chignon of the Majo of Andalusia.
Castilian Days John Hay 1870
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_orchateria de chufas_ (orgeat-shop) nearly opposite Militona's house, quietly consumed a glass of iced lemonade.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 Various
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