Tropaeolum tuberosum (mashua, see below for other names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser …

Four important tuber crops were developed in the Andes: potato, oca, ulluco, and mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum). Mashua produces tubers that range commonly from 2 to 10 inches …

Mashua, also known as Tropaeolum tuberosum, is a tuberous root vegetable native to the Andean regions of South America. It is a member of the nasturtium family and is known for its …

Aug 19, 2024 · Mashua, also known as anu and cubio, is a tuberous plant native to the highlands of South America, from Colombia to northwest Argentina, including Ecuador, Bolivia, and …

Oct 31, 2024 · Mashua, also known as Tropaeolum tuberosum, is a root vegetable native to the Andean region of South America. This tuber has been cultivated for centuries and is known for …

Mashua is a nasturtium root crop selected by ancient Incas. Key mashua facts. Soil: light, humiferous, well-draining – Planting: spring’s end – Harvest: fall. Certainly you’ve heard of …

Sep 7, 2016 · Tropaeolum tuberosum also known as mashua is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, mainly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser extent …

Mar 31, 2014 · mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) This nasturtium cousin (those are its tubers, above) has a vining habit–whether sprawling or up and over something–and hot-colored …

How to grow Mashua growing and care: Trellising, moist. What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Tuber / Vegetative Reproduction. Is it necessary vegetative reproduction? Yes (to get …

Feb 3, 2023 · Mashua, or cubio, is an edible tuber originating in the Andes grown mainly in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, although on a smaller scale. This tuber is usually yellowish …