Mashua Tubers – Tropaeolum tuberosum
UK-grown, agroecological, and high-yielding
From our regenerative trials at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
A Rare, Hardy Perennial Root Crop for Temperate Climates
Mashua (also known as añu or cubio) is a nutrient-rich, vining root vegetable native to the Andes and prized for its edible tubers, beautiful trailing foliage, and powerful pest-deterring properties. These UK-grown tubers come from regenerative trials in South Wales and are ideal for agroecological growers, perennial polycultures, forest gardens, and adventurous chefs.
Why Grow Mashua?
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Perennial & High-Yielding – Produces tubers year after year in the right conditions
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Cold-Tolerant – Grows well in the UK; harvested after first frost
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Natural Pest Repellent – Leaves and roots emit compounds that deter aphids & nematodes
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Nutrient-Dense – Rich in vitamin C, protein, and medicinal isothiocyanates
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Dual-Purpose – Ornamental flowers + edible roots
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Perfect for Forest Gardens & No-Dig Beds
Pack Options
| Pack | Contents | Price (incl. UK P&P) | Best for |
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| Starter Pack | 3 tubers | £6.50 | First-time growers, pots |
| Standard Pack | 5 tubers | £10.00 | Raised beds or garden trial |
| Value Pack | 10 tubers | £18.00 | Polycultures, smallholding |
What You’ll Receive
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Healthy, firm, UK-grown Mashua tubers (Tropaeolum tuberosum)
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Detailed printed growing and harvesting instructions
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Grower support via email if needed
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Free replacement if tubers fail to sprout (terms apply)
How to Grow Mashua
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Plant in spring, once risk of frost has passed
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Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained, fertile soil
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Vines can climb or sprawl—ideal for trellising or edges
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Tubers form late in the season; harvest after first frost
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Store tubers in a cool, dry place to replant the following year
Why Ours Is Different
These tubers are grown in agroecological systems at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, as part of regenerative crop trials. No chemicals, no hybrid imports, no greenhouses — just resilient plants adapted to temperate systems.
This is a living, replantable crop with long-term potential — not a supermarket novelty, but a true perennial for integrated growing systems.
Delivery & Season
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All orders sent via Royal Mail 1st Class
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Packaging: Compostable or recyclable
Perfect For
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Regenerative growers & homesteads
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Forest gardens and permaculture designs
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Soil-building and pest-resistant systems
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Growers trialling Andean or “Lost Crop” species
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Chefs, herbalists, or food fermenters seeking new flavours
