| Common Name | Mashua |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Species | Tuberosum |
| Origin | Peru / Bolivia |
| Blooming | Summer to Autumn, fragrant orange flowers |
| Leaf Color | Green / Purple-veined |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter; tolerates poor conditions.
Moderate during growth, reduce significantly after flowering to dry tubers before harvest. Avoid waterlogging.
Full sun preferred for flowering and tuber development; partial shade in extreme heat.
Low nitrogen fertilizer at planting; stop fertilizing once foliage yellows to encourage tuber maturation.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed setting and direct energy to tubers.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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