Plant Details

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Mashua

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General Information

Scientific name: Tropaeolum tuberosum
Also known as: Mashua

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full 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