#mashua

[thepotentialof2007]

Lesbia nuna

green tailed trainbearer (with flowering mashua)

Natural History of Hummingbirds, 1874, Lyon Louis Bevalet, illustrator

[red-red-spout]

Honestly the thing about the whole potato worldbuilding debate that the people who go "oh, it's a fantasy setting, it's not *actually* europe it's just identical to it in every other way other than the potatoes- they just happened to be growing there instead of in the andes" is that potatoes- they're not natural. Potatoes are not a natural plant, they did not evolve fully formed in the natural world for the Andeans to stumble across.

Here's a bunch of wild potatoes.

Notice anything? Hint: it's the size. They're absolutely tiny, especially compared to the monsterous mass of the potatoes we eat today. It isn't just size, though- wild potatoes are also intensely bitter, sometimes even poisonous (on account of the whole nightshade thing).

(just a reminder as to the size of the kind of potato we eat now, in case you somehow forgot)

Potatoes are domesticated- they are a piece of biotechnology developed over thousands of years of selective breeding. And the thing about that is that it means that if your fantasy setting has potatoes, somebody made them- there is a culture out there that spent generations perfecting the art of tuber cultivation, that bred these potatoes into existence.

The thing about that is that the potatoes we eat now, the ones we know? They're not even a fraction of the diversity of the potato the Andeans bred into existence.

For instance, here's a bunch of Mashua, another kind of edible tuber in an entirely different botanical family from the Potatoes. This is hardly all- there's Arracacha, Ulluco, Yacon, as well as many others.

What this says, I think is that A: the peoples of the Andes are biotechnological geniuses whose botanical prowess we don't pay nearly enough respect to but also that B: A culture that breeds potatoes is not going to only breed potatoes. If you're good enough at domesticating tubers to make a potato in the first place you're going to invent a ton of other ones as well.

So, just something to keep in mind. If your fantasy setting really does have the potato, it implies that somewhere out there there's a culture that domesticated it. And if as you say the potatoes are an indigenous crop- they're something that the peoples of your setting, or rather the region of that setting you're focusing on did invent, it's something native, then that means they're good enough to have invented other kinds of tubers as well- and if it is that region, then that's where they'll be.

So, in conclusion, if you want to pull a tolkien and have potatoes in your fantasy setting you really need to either slot some fantasy Andeans somewhere else in the world or if they really do originate from the region you're focusing on you need to realize that that means there will be a ton of other different kinds of tubers there as well. Sure, you can have hobbits with potatoes- nothing wrong with that- but be prepared to also have hobbits with Ahipa and Mauka.

[torusauza]

Mashua

[satireinfo]

Mashua

Mashua: The Peppery Powerhouse from the Andes In the vibrant world of exotic vegetables, where color and flavor reign supreme, a spicy newcomer is making its presence known. Meet Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum), the peppery root vegetable from the Andes. This tuber, related to nasturtiums, is ready to bring a burst of zest and a punch of antioxidants to your culinary adventures. The Rise of…

[jardineriaon]

Flor de mashua: el tesoro escondido de los Andes

La naturaleza no deja de sorprendernos, y resulta impactante ver cómo las plantas se adaptan a las diferentes condiciones climáticas... http://dlvr.it/T30lSK

[agritech08]

Agronomy III - Root Crops

Discover how to grow some of the most important crops in the world: root veggies!   With the help of this thorough course in growing root crops, you can expand what you are currently producing on your farm or launch a new business.   https://agritech.college/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Agronomy.mp4   The second-most significant staple crop in the world is roots. Over the world, they are a vital source of carbohydrates for people. As the agricultural environment is altered by climate, we will need to switch to resilient, carbohydrate and protein-rich, easily grown crops to replace those that are heavily dependent on water (such as rice) for their productivity and survival. They are also important crops for food security for both humans and animals. Root crops includes: - potatoes - sweet potatoes - yams - turnips - carrots - swedes Root crops are also becoming very popular in the developed world as people start to realise the benefits to their health and to the environment by growing and eating root vegetables. In developing countries, some types of root crops (for example, yams and cassava) contribute to the diet as a substitute for other, less accessible, protein foods such as fish or meat. You will learn the finest growing strategies, different harvesting methods, and several root vegetable kinds in this course. Lesson Structure There are 10 lessons in this course: - Scope and Nature of Root Cropping and the Botany of Roots - What are root vegetables? - Human nutrition and root vegetables - Botany of roots - Cultural Practices A: Soil Management, Crop Scheduling and Soil Water - General guide to growing root vegetables - Improving soils - Sampling soils - Cover crops - Cultivation techniques - Soil fertility and plant growth - Plant nutrition - Fertiliser - Soil and water - Cultural Practices B: Weed control, Pest Management - Weed and weed management - Methods of weed control - Pest and disease management - Toxicity - Diseases - Common environmental problems - Potatoes - Growing conditions - Nutrient requirements - Planting - Care - Watering - Problems - Harvest and post-harvest - Carrots and their Relatives - Carrots - Parsnips - Bulb fennel - Turnip rooted chervil - Skirret - Celeriac - Turnips and their Relatives - Turnips - Rutabaga (swede) - Radish - Horseradish - Daikon - Kohlrabi - Beets - Growing conditions - Nutrient requirements - Planting - Care - Watering - Problems - Harvest and post-harvest - Taro, Yams and Sweet Potato - Growing conditions - Nutrient requirements - Planting - Care - Watering - Problems - Harvest and post-harvest - Other Root Crops - Salsify - Scoronera - Scolymus - Mashua - Jerusalem artichoke - Potato bean - Arrowroot - Oca - Dandelion - Chinese artichoke - Water chestnuts - Yacon or jicama - Root chicory - Ullico - American groundnut - Harvest and Post-Harvest Management - Harvesting root vegetables - Cooling methods - Storage Each lesson ends with an assignment that is sent in to the school, graded by the tutors there, and returned to you with any pertinent comments and suggestions—and, if necessary, additional reading—if they are applicable. Aims - Explain root vegetables, including their varieties, health benefits, and morphological internal and external structures. - Provide a brief description of the cultural practises required to grow vegetables. - Describe how to manage weeds and pests, as well as the types of specialised equipment used in the production of root crops. - Describe the conditions needed for potato culture and how to grow potatoes. - Describe the growth practises for carrots and their relatives as well as the cultural requirements. - Describe the growth practises for turnips and their relatives as well as the cultural requirements for them. - Describe the growth practises for beets and their relatives as well as the cultural requirements. - Describe the cultural requirements and methods for growing yams, taro, and sweet potatoes. - Describe the cultural needs and growth methods for a variety of other root crops that were not covered before in this course. - Explain the requirements for root vegetable crops during harvest and after harvest. What You Will Do - Create a bed for root vegetables. - Make and keep a log book with information about your bed. - Do tests to identify the moisture range. - Describe how to enhance the soil for a group of root crops. - Describe crop rotation techniques. - Talk about seed preparation and planting methods. - Establish a weed collection. - Create pest and disease control strategies for use from planting through harvest. - Create a schedule for agricultural production. - Discuss when to harvest certain kinds. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? - Farmers and agricultural labourers - Agricultural supply companies and related services - Agricultural professionals and students - Small-scale or hobby farmers thinking about new "niche" crops - livestock managers and owners who seek to make animal feed Read the full article

[realidadpe]

¿Cómo logró Huancavelica preservar 226 variedades de papa y otros cultivos ancestrales?

La agricultura familiar es fundamental en Huancavelica, desde tiempos ancestrales su aporte es vital para la agrobiodiversidad de esta región. Este valioso trabajo se ve fortalecido por el proyecto GEF Agrobiodiversidad SIPAM que ayuda a los productores huancavelicanos a recuperar semillas como la papa, quinua , kiwicha, mashua, entre otros que estaban en riesgo de pérdida y reducción. Uno de…

[aptitudpe]

¿Cómo logró Huancavelica preservar 226 variedades de papa y otros cultivos ancestrales?

La agricultura familiar es fundamental en Huancavelica, desde tiempos ancestrales su aporte es vital para la agrobiodiversidad de esta región. Este valioso trabajo se ve fortalecido por el proyecto GEF Agrobiodiversidad SIPAM que ayuda a los productores huancavelicanos a recuperar semillas como la papa, quinua , kiwicha, mashua, entre otros que estaban en riesgo de pérdida y reducción. Uno de…

[wregionalpe]

¿Cómo logró Huancavelica preservar 226 variedades de papa y otros cultivos ancestrales?

La agricultura familiar es fundamental en Huancavelica, desde tiempos ancestrales su aporte es vital para la agrobiodiversidad de esta región. Este valioso trabajo se ve fortalecido por el proyecto GEF Agrobiodiversidad SIPAM que ayuda a los productores huancavelicanos a recuperar semillas como la papa, quinua , kiwicha, mashua, entre otros que estaban en riesgo de pérdida y reducción. Uno de…

[mwanagenzi]

Samaki Wamekujua

Chombo kachukua, samaki uende vua, Kuona mashua, samaki wamegundua, Chura umevua, samaki wamekujua. Vita hawataki, samaki wamehakiki, Wanataka haki, samaki wamehamaki, Umeleta dhiki, samaki hawaitaki. Bahati ndo huna, samaki wameshaguna, Wameshakukana, samaki tabaki huna, Chukua ndoana, samaki wameshanuna. Chura tawapata, samaki ndo wamesita, Enda kutafuta, samaki hutawapata, Enda kwa kukweta,…

[zaidshair]

"You're joking," Zaid's tone thick with British disbelief as Lokni self-deprecated about his own appeal towards others. Unable to stop a bit of 'nosy uncle-ji', Zaid broke down Lokni's lovelife - or lack thereof. "You, not popular among the women? No offense mate, but unless you're rampantly shy or a monster back at home, I find that hard to believe. Might be you just never noticed, ey? Too caught up in your work to realize when some pretty thing was trying to flirt with you."

Now that, Zaid would believe of Lokni. He didn't think Lokni was innocent exactly, but certainly nowhere close to a player. Zaid wasn't either, honestly; but when he saw what he wanted, he went and got it. Case in point. "Mate, my 'someone' is on this island. If you ever run into a Tej Virani, tell him...actually don't tell him you know me. No doubt he'll count that as a strike against you, and you don't deserve that." A small harrumph. "If you haven't guessed, we're exes."

Lokni tried to be kind. An impromptu vacation indeed. The longer they were all stuck here, it seemed less chance of going home; but Zaid just let it go. Lokni had his own problems, his own people wondering where he disappeared. Perhaps the big man hoped the same, for them. He didn't correct Lokni about the 'Cheeky' part of Nandos, instead nodding in approval. "Sounds like you know how to appreciate a good meal, mate. That's a good thing."

Lokni seemed a very young 30, but didn't most younger people these days? Tej wasn't that much older than Lokni. Zaid felt forever-35, himself, if he was honest. The new decade hadn't clicked in yet. And their fennel and mashua discoveries were summarily cut short at the arrival of the stranger, which then led to the circle of fire.

"Honestly if I didn't know any better..." Zaid started to mutter, but stopped himself from speculating. In truth, the fate of one tiny deer shouldn't matter. Technically it didn't, Zaid told himself - but a fire in the wilderness was dangerous. If it caught and spread, they'd have a forest fire on their hands, which was an absolutely terrifying thought. They were so deep in (the top of Tower was still visible to their left, but nothing else), Zaid could only hope that odd kid had found Lindi or Elijah and was organizing a water-train right now. (with what buckets? and from where? The beach seemed so far away...)

Lokni was their only hope - and he met Zaid's eyes with his own urgent warm ones, and asked for the one thing Zaid had gotten raked over the coals for trying before.

With Selin, ironically. Zaid's attempt to prompt her 'powers', get her to shrink by being an absolute dickhead to her had backfired spectacularly. And now, here was Lokni, somehow asking the same? What was with these two, asking things of him, and Zaid getting things wrong? With, Selin anyway; but Selin hadn't asked for it. Lokni was. Zaid stared at him. He couldn't fuck up with Lokni now.

"Mean...mean and honest. Mean and honest...." Zaid repeated, and the deer's little bleating was heartbreaking (reminding Zaid forcefully of the cries of -- no. Never mind that). A buzzing filled the air, which Zaid wasn't sure if it came from the fire or the sky. No matter - he had to focus on Lokni.

"Right. We need to get that rain going, or that poor little thing is going to die. Only you can save it, yeah? Too much pressure for you, is that what the hold up is? Might be you're not built to save anything, or anyone for that matter. If - if your horse was in trouble, you what. You'd just shrug and walk away? Yeah, I could see that, if I'm honest. You can't always rely on others to be your brains and tell you what to do, Lokni. Sometimes you've got to actually think for yourself, even if it's hard for you. You - you're a slow, thick-headed, self-pitying, useless little sod who don't know his tight arse from his donkey-brained head, yeah. Can't stick to the middle-of-the-road, forgettable, poor little unpopular Lokni, not this time. This isn't fucking high school anymore, so grow a bloody pair. False modesty innt a good look on you, mate. Save that fucking thing or piss off."

The timid prod of Zaid's slim fingers against Lokni's muscled bicep was barely a match for Zaid's sharp tongue. "....Yeah?"

Zaid had a pensive, laidback expression on his face as the conversation volleyed back and forth. When Zaid mentioned that they were "cut from the same cloth," Lokni felt a warmth bloom within his chest. "I agree with you, work is something to be proud of, in its own way," he beamed in response. And it was true, Lokni couldn't imagine himself in any other profession. He wondered if Zaid felt the same in that regard. Upon Zaid inquiring about if he had a girl back home, Lokni felt his face grow hot, the heat reaching to the tips of his ears. "Me? Nah, I was never-" he trailed off a moment, searching for the right words before sighing in defeat, "I was working a lot- and- I don't know- wasn't ever popular. So, you hit the nail on the head, but the only woman in my life isn't Chenoa... there's over a hundred heifers too," a sly wink in return so that Zaid knew he was returning his jest in kind. "But from the way you talk, you've got someone back at home, right?" The concept of owning two restaurants, and in different countries, flew over Lokni's head. One thing was quite clear to Lokni, Mister Zaid here had some deep pockets. "Don't sell yourself short now, it sounds to me like you worked very hard, maybe your employees will just think you're taking a little impromptu vacation," Lokni reasoned, continuing to cut and gather the fennel, only taking what he needed for the time being. The idea of being in charge of other people and their salaries was something that Lokni found daunting to even just think about.

"First time that I've ever heard of Cheeky Nandos, but it sounds good, maybe if we forage enough ingredients we can try to recreate it. On the other hand, Popeye's is my go-to anytime we're in town, if I'm not careful I can finish a pizza and a half on my own." He chuckled, wishing that he wasn't being serious. The lengths that Lokni would go to for food were at times extreme. "Sounds like your Ammi also knows a thing or two about cooking," Lokni heartily chuckled at Zaid's impression. Now he knew where Zaid got his sass and attitude from. "I wouldn't have pegged you for a day over thirty, you being a look'er n' all," Lokni pondered as he took in Zaid's stature and well-groomed appearance, quite the feat considering the situation that they were in. Zaid's features were charming and refined, like an aged wine, no wonder he was "good at fucking," Lokni's thoughts traced back to their conversation while prepping the crab to be cooked, now over a month ago. "I've just left my twenties behind, I'm officially thirty, though it still don't feel like it. Hasn't quite sunk into my bones yet, but I'm sure I'll feel it eventually." Especially at this rate, Lokni was running himself ragged trying to make a sustainable survival system for himself back at camp. Once he got some stuff figured out, he wanted to see if he could help the others as well. Wasn't right- leaving all these people out here without the knowledge or tools to fend for themselves. Intrigued, Lokni listened to Zaid talk about his relationship with meat, pork in particular, as well as the availability of certain things. Sounded to Lokni like the city was a little limiting in the regard of fresh game. However, Zaid's excitement about the fennel was suddenly cut short as a loud crash echoed throughout the forest. Slipping from the trees, there was a young stranger, their clothes a bit charred and hair singed. With the chaos Lokni's mind was goin' into overdrive, his instincts to do something kicking in- but who was this man and why were they here? A new islander? One of their secret captors? Lokni wanted to ask questions, to make accusations, but the fire was spreading and Zaid sent the newcomer off with a quick, and commanding tone. Running to keep up with Zaid, Lokni skidded to a halt to see the wall of flame encircling a deer? It was much smaller than any deer Lokni had ever seen, more like a dainty lap dog than a deer, but one thing was clear, it was trapped. From somewhere in the distance, Lokni could hear the low hum of something mechanical, with high notes of ear-piercing trill that was approaching. Just what in God's green earth-? The tightening of Zaid's grasp on Lokni's forearm brought him from his thoughts, the pleading look in his dark eyes matching his voice which was taking on a desperate note. Make it rain-?! Wracking his brains, Lokni tried to think of how to make it happen. He could make it rain lightly with enough thought, but it took time- a resource that they currently did not have. Putting a hand on Zaid's shoulder, Lokni locked eyes with him, "you gotta' be mean to me- say something mean and honest!"

[maseymoorebackup]

He felt so broken after his release - and even though he had already released himself, he couldn't stop letting those tears flow; he felt so overwhelmed, but definitely in a good way. "Hm," he hummed, breathing heavily and arching his back a little. He kept quivering a little, and as you made sure to suck every drop out of him, he couldn't help but hiss soflty and whimper a little. "P-please," he whined, grunting once and whimpering again as soon as you pulled your fingers out of him. "N-no," he whined - hating the loss of contact; he wanted to keep on feeling you. He panted softly and squirmed around a little underneath you - bringing his hands up toward his face and wiping away his tears before he looked up into your eyes. He grunted once when you crashed their lips together like that, but kissed you back right away and locked his hand around your neck. He moaned softly into your mouth after parting his lips as soon as you deepened the kiss - letting their tongues fight for dominance for a little. "Hm," he grunted when you bit into his lower lip like that and tugged on to it - slowly pulling away for a second before he flipped them around in an instant. Now that you were being a vampire as well, he didn't have to worry about being too rough in any way - which was quite a relief. "You broke me," he breathed, biting his lip and chuckling softly before he leaned in to attach his lips to your neck. He took in your scent - and he listened to the sound of your heart beat before he started sucking and nipping; leaving a trail of warm and wet kisses behind before he ran his tongue over your vein and got back to sucking. He grunted once and slowly lowered his lips - biting into your collarbone softly and lowering his lips even more before he flicked his tongue over one of your nipples and then kissed his way down toward your stomach. Looking up at your face, he bit his tongue softly and shot you a wink before he hooked his fingers into the waistband of your boxers - making you lift your hips before he lowered them and let you kick them off. "I love it when you're hard like this," he grinned, licking his lips and wrapping his hand around your base right away - looking up into your eyes before he started pumping you. He hummed softly at the feeling and squeezed into your length softly, leaning in to flick his tongue over your tip and humming softly. "You taste so nice," he grinned - tasting some pre cum already. "Did it turn you on to watch me like that?", he asked, biting his tongue before he leaned in again - wrapping his lips around your tip and swirling his tongue around. Slowly letting go of your length with his hand, he took some more of you in and swirled his tongue around again before he eventually started moving his head up and down - and started sucking. Humming softly, he looked up into your eyes and then pulled away for a little - getting himself more comfortable and wrapping his arms around your thighs before he leaned back in; running his tongue over your entire length before taking you back in and getting back to sucking.

[iulie-o]

Watercolors by Franco Testa for L’Erbolario, 2010.

[turtlesandfrogs]

Planted some Andean tubers today. Ulluco & mashua, both of which are supposed to do well here.

It's funny, because I just was telling my self no experimental crops this year, and then what do I go and do? Buy some experimental crops!

[barnacles-and-brimstone]

me (well, my persona) and my OC Mashua

@azure-skies-with-sun :))

Picrew:)

Make yourself with your oc~!

Me w Basil :)

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