Lepidium meyenii MACA (20 seeds)

Maca, Peruvian ginseng or Lepidium meyenii is a plant native to Peru.
This plant grows at more than 4000 meters altitude.
It is a perennial plant whose leaves are cut.
Its flower is white in late spring.
Maca fruits are orange, the size of those of skullcap or white deadnettle.
Its seed is small white and must be stratified before being sown.

Maca promotes better libido and increases erection capabilities.
The medicinal plant is used for its benefits on the body.
It is also an excellent aphrodisiac just like ashwagandha or ylang-ylang.

It is also an excellent toning plant.
This ginseng from Peru has the particularity of improving endurance.

The sowing period for maca seeds is from February until the end of April.
Sow the seeds after stratifying them for 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator or directly outside during the winter period.
Choose a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter such as horticultural soil.
Sow Peruvian ginseng seeds on the surface without covering them then water gently.
Finally, place the culture in a place where the temperature should be between 20 and 25°C.

Germination of maca generally takes place after 3 to 4 weeks after stratification and sowing.

• Outdoor cultivation, however, be careful with excess humidity.
• Robust and rustic plant.
• Plant with many therapeutic properties.
• Untreated reproducible seeds.

Aphrodisiac plant seeds to grow outdoors directly in the ground or in a medium-sized pot.