Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Biennial

Also known as Peruvian ginseng, Black Maca is an ancient South American heirloom enjoyed as a nutrient dense root vegetable and valued for its medicinal properties. Black-skinned, turnip like roots are delicious roasted or simmered into stews but are most often dried and processed for supplement powders or flour.

• 20 Seeds Minimum
• Germination: 14-21 days
• Maturity: 60-70 days
• Direct sow in full sun after last frost. Press scattered seeds gently into surface but do not cover. Keep evenly moist until seedlings are established.
• Space plants 6 apart.