Product Review

150 Maca Root Seeds that are from us are grown & sold exclusively from The ABCs of Gardening located in RENO NV, NOT GERMANY! Buyer beware! Every part is edible and good for you! This easy to grow dietary staple is rich in nutrients, containing 31 different minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, alkaloids and sterols. Maca is an adaptogen, a substance which brings the body to a heightened state of resistance to disease. Studies show that it has a balancing effect on the hypothalamus, which in turn balances other endocrine glands in the body. The growth habit, size, and proportions of maca are roughly similar to those of the turnip, to which it is related, which is evident by its leaves. The green, fragrant edible tops lie along the ground. The thin leaves sprout in a rosette at the soil surface, not growing more than 12 to 20 cm in height. The leaves show a dimorphism according to reproductive stage. They are more prominent in the vegetative phase, and are continuously renewed from the center as the outer leaves die or are picked for eating. Seeds are the Maca's only means of reproduction. Maca reproduces mainly through self-pollination and is an autogamous species.