It contains 59% carbohydrate, and the protein content exceeds 10% (the maca variety protein content near Huning Lake exceeds14%); 8.5% fiber is rich in minerals such as zinc, calcium, iron, titanium, rubidium, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese, magnesium, strontium, phosphorus and iodine, and contains vitamins C, B 1, B2, B6, A, E, B 12 and B5.

The fresh roots of Maca can be fried with meat or other vegetables for cooked food, or dried and cooked with water or milk. Local aborigines often drink fresh roots with honey and juice as drinks.

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Matters needing attention in maca planting:

1, the planting environment of maca is also very important. Maca is weak in drought resistance and needs to be planted in an environment with humidity of 70%-90%.

2. Maca can only be raised artificially. Too dense planting can easily lead to the difference of head size and affect future growth. Maca seedlings should be sparse and need to be transplanted from time to time, so that maca can better absorb nutrients and grow evenly.

3. Maca needs careful maintenance during planting. When planting, the weeds around should be cleaned regularly to ensure that Maca absorbs enough nutrients from the land.

4. The sunshine is high. Maca needs sunshine to grow in the growth process. Long-term sunshine, coupled with the environment that needs high humidity, only high-altitude mountainous areas have such environmental advantages.

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