Tropaeolum tuberosum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Tropaeolum tuberosum

Also known as: Mashua

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Plant Properties

Layer: Climb

Format: Smal

Height: 2.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Root, Leaves

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Repellent

Description

Cooked tubers have a peppery taste that many find quite unpleasant. The flavor can be improved by freezing the tubers after cooking. As a result, they are considered a delicacy by many people. It has also been noted that the taste improves when the tubers are harvested after they have been frozen, but severe frost can damage the tubers. According to other reports, the tubers could be partially dried before use. The tubers can be up to 10 cm long and 5 cm thick, rich in vitamin C, and when dried, they contain up to 16% protein. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable, while the flowers can be consumed raw.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10

End of Harvest: 30/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube	Ziziphus jujuba provides protection against pests for Tropaeolum tuberosum, as its thorns can deter herbivores.
Ficus carica Fig	Ficus carica's large leaves provide shade, which is beneficial for Tropaeolum tuberosum during hot weather.
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant	Ribes rubrum can attract beneficial insects, improving pollination for Tropaeolum tuberosum.
Lupinus perennis Sundial lupine, Wild lupine	Lupinus perennis fixes nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for Tropaeolum tuberosum.
Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry	Fragaria x ananassa can help in ground cover, reducing weeds around Tropaeolum tuberosum and retaining soil moisture.