Mashua
Tropaeolum tuberosum
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Mashua is a frost-sensitive perennial vine from the Andes grown primarily for its edible, starchy tubers that form underground. The plant produces bright orange flowers and can be used as a productive vegetable crop in temperate regions where it is replanted annually.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Andes Mountains (Peru, Bolivia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Mashua is a frost-sensitive perennial vine from the Andes grown primarily for its edible, starchy tubers that form underground. The plant produces bright orange flowers and can be used as a productive vegetable crop in temperate regions where it is replanted annually.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mashua grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Andes Mountains (Peru, Bolivia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation