Planting & Growing Guides

Growing Mashua: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Growing Mashua: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is a herbaceous, tuber-forming perennial vine related to garden nasturtiums. It's leaves and tubers can be enjoyed raw or cooked, and in the Andes, where it's been...

Growing Mashua: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is a herbaceous, tuber-forming perennial vine related to garden nasturtiums. It's leaves and tubers can be enjoyed raw or cooked, and in the Andes, where it's been...

Growing Oca: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Growing Oca: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Once a staple of the Andean highlands, Oca (Oxalis tuberosa) is a colourful root crop that deserves a place in modern food gardens. Its tangy, lemony tubers come in shades...

Growing Oca: Planting, Harvesting, and Storage

Once a staple of the Andean highlands, Oca (Oxalis tuberosa) is a colourful root crop that deserves a place in modern food gardens. Its tangy, lemony tubers come in shades...

Why Blueberries Need Acidic Soil to Thrive

Why Blueberries Need Acidic Soil to Thrive

Blueberries need acidic soil to thrive due to their specific nutrient uptake requirements and root structure.

Why Blueberries Need Acidic Soil to Thrive

Blueberries need acidic soil to thrive due to their specific nutrient uptake requirements and root structure.