Growing Guide: Inca Peanut

Common Names: 
Sacha Peanut, Mountain Peanut, Inca Nut, Amendoim-de-Inka, Amuio, Ticazo, Wild peanut, Supua, Sacha inchi

Native to:
Tropical South America

Traditional Uses: 
Culinary, Cosmetics

Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Climbing Shrub

 

Harvest Season:
8 months after sowing

Mature Size:
6 ft tall 

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining soil. Grows best in slightly acidic soil. 


Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile: 
Yes

Growth Rate: 
Fast

Zone Hardiness: 
Outdoors 10-12 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation:
Our Inca Peanut is grown by seed and is capable of harvest within a growing season