Capitol Hill in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Potato Farm and Machu Picchu
Peru, South America
Andean farmers grow many different types of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Incas in Peru have built farm terraces for hundreds of years. Terraces allow for growing on very steep terrain and help to conserve water. The stone walls retain heat during the day and release the heat at night, extending the growing season.
Model made with:
horse chestnut bark, boxwood leaves, magnolia fruit, burr oak acorn cap, banana infructescence stem, Cedrela fruit
Erected by United States Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans • Natural Resources.
Location. 38° 53.295′ N, 77° 0.817′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker can be reached from Maryland Avenue Southwest east of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Onion Farm (here, next to this marker); Cranberry Bog (a few steps from this marker); The National Garden Takes Root (a few steps from this marker); What Kind of Rose Is That?
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
