Maca

Season Overview

Description

The root of maca is used as a medicinal plant similar to ginseng. It is considered a superfood, often offered in powder form. The plant is considered extremely robust and easy to grow.

Growing tips

After sowing and throughout the growing season, the substrate should be kept cool and moist.

Details

Light requirement

Shady

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm