Experimental archaeology gardens rediscovering cultivation techniques for ancient Maori cultivars of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatus (L. Lam.) in New Zealand.

Abstract

Experimental gardens using pre-European Maori gardening techniques and pre-European cultivars of sweet potato have rediscovered much about pre-European cultivars and traditional cultivation techniques The paper discusses the obtaining data on yield for effort, soil nutrient depletion, cultivation practices, and cultivar performance associated with traditional pre-European Maori agriculture.