Northwestern Argentinian Grains

Capia corn is a traditional South American corn variety that has been traditionally cultivated by people of the indigenous Aymara and Quechua communities, particularly in the Argentine provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, and Tucumán. Di... READ MORE

Native to Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy, morocho maize is a variety of maize that continues to be cultivated by people of indigenous communities such as the Aymara and Quechua people. Distinguished by colorle... READ MORE

Native to Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy, chullpi maize is a variety of sweet maize that has traditionally been cultivated and consumed by the indigenous Aymara and Quechua people living in the area. The oval ... READ MORE

Traditionally cultivated in Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy by the indigenous Aymara and Quechua people, culli maize is a native variety of maize that has remained an essential source of nutrition for these com... READ MORE