SKU: 18274379575
maca seeds for planting

maca seeds for planting Black Maca – Experimental Farm Network Seed Store

Sale price$22.61 Regular price$25.12
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $6.28 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 16 - Jul 21

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

maca seeds for planting Black Maca – Experimental Farm Network Seed StoreLepidium meyenii Origin: Peru (via Netherlands) Improvement status: Landrace Seeds per packet: ~69 BOTANICAL SAMPLE NOT GERMINATION TESTED Life cycle: Biennial Maca has in recent decades become popular far beyond its high altitude Andean homeland. Domesticated in Peru and grown at over 10,000 feet in elevation, maca is not an easy plant to grow but that hasn't stopped people from trying! A member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, maca is the only

Lepidium meyenii

Origin: Peru (via Netherlands)

Improvement status: Landrace

Seeds per packet: ~69

BOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED

Life cycle: Biennial

Maca has in recent decades become popular far beyond its high-altitude Andean homeland. Domesticated in Peru and grown at over 10,000 feet in elevation, maca is not an easy plant to grow — but that hasn't stopped people from trying! A member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family, maca is the only tuberous member of the Lepidium genus, most well-known for the spicy-leafed herb garden cress (Lepidium sativum). Maca roots look like small tan radishes, they taste like a strange cross between turnip and butterscotch, and outside of Peru they are mostly consumed dried and powdered as a beverage or an ingredient in other dishes, like bread. Maca has become famous as a "superfood" primarily because of its reputation as a medicine for sexual dysfunction, particularly in men. Many people now use it as a general tonic for reproductive health. It is believed to increase libido and improve sperm counts and motility. Additionally, maca is said to help deal with osteoperosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, menopause, and memory issues. Here is a helpful article from the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine detailing the health and nutritional properties of maca [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184420/]. We haven't yet grown this ourselves (these seeds come from our friends at Sheffield's Seed Company in Locke, NY, who say they got them from the Netherlands), but we are excited to try them with you!

GROWING TIPS: Maca is very challenging to grow due to its adaptation for a very particular high-altitude climate. Additionally, germination is not very high on this lot of seeds — we're not sure if that's because of the seeds themselves or because they don't germinate well under standard germination test conditions. The great William Whitson of Cultivariable in Washington state used to grow maca and his website contains the best information we can find on growing it outside of its native range. You can read his detailed write-up here: https://www.cultivariable.com/instructions/andean-roots-tubers/how-to-grow-maca/

NOTE: Vegetation photo is from Frank Vincentz, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license. Root powder photo is from Maša Sinreih in Valentina Vivod, under the same license. Fresh roots (appear to be yellow maca, not black maca) photo is from Vahe Martirosyan, available under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 license.

 

 

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 18274379575

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell maca seeds for planting

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 8 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
A
Verified Purchase
Amy L
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Best ball toy I have found
Size: Small
This is my dog’s absolute favorite. I bought this one as a replacement. Finally after years of use one of the tiny ribs gave way. Ball is still completely useable, but got another. She chomps down on it constantly, tears at it, shakes it in her mouth. It is extremely durable. One of the great things about this ball is how ‘soft’ it is. Meaning the way it’s constructed makes it have a lot of give. The texture of the ball itself is firm, but the amount of ‘airiness’ means you can throw it inside your home, against walls, furniture, etc without worrying about any damage. Great toy inside and outside. Highly recommended ball toy. They make all different sizes. My dog is 25 lbs and loves both the 3” and the mini. The mini ones are the same size as mini tennis balls..problem is she would destroy a mini tennis ball within a day of getting one. She has had the mini Hol-ee Roller for years. Super durable.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
L
Verified Purchase
LJH
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
I have a toy dog and she really loves this
Size: Small
however her mouth is very small and she had a difficult time gripping the ball. so I took a pair of scissors and cut out a section to make a bigger hole for her to get her little mouth through and now she has a lot of fun picking it up and playing with it. The ball is well-made and is one of her favorite toys. if I tell her to go get her ball she will even go under the bed and is able to grab it and carry it up the stairs to the bed for playtime. It also makes it easy when we are in the yard when I throw it. It is light enough for her to carry and bring back to me. But, as I said , I did have to adapt it so she could get a grip.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2025
L
Verified Purchase
Lois
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Holds up great!
Size: Small
Nice ball for puppies!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026
L
Verified Purchase
LaVonne
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 4
Easy to grab and throw!
Size: Medium
Our puppy loves this ball, although it gets stuck on her teeth sometimes, but she gets it off just fine! Easy to play and throw. She has a blast catching it, too!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
J
Verified Purchase
Jenn
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Keeps my dog happy
Size: Medium
This is a fun toy for our cavalier. It's pretty versatile in how you can use it, which I like because it allows me to change things up to keep my dog engaged. He's also an aggressive chewer and he hasn't destroyed it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2026

recommand products