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Mashua

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Andean tuber crop with a peppery flavor, related to the garden nasturtium.

Family

Tropaeolaceae

Temperature

12-20°C (absolute 4-24°C)

Rainfall

1000-1200mm (absolute 700-1600mm)

Altitude

3000-4300m

Soil pH

6-7 (absolute 5.3-7.5)

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loam.