Manihot esculenta – Cassava, Manioc, Yuca
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Cassava PLANT Heirloom – Yellow Sweet Cassava – Manioc – Yuca – Manihot esculenta – Best Potatoe Substitute
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is incredibly easy to grow and highly drought-tolerant once established. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade. This particular variety is the “sweet cassava,” which, according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), is the only type permitted for culinary use in Australia and New Zealand. Therefore, it’s essential to source your plants from a reliable grower.
The Yellow Sweet Cassava is an excellent potato substitute, perfect for making chips, fries, flour, and starch. The young leaves are also edible once boiled thoroughly (for at least 15 minutes) and are a delicious addition to soups and curries.
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Cassava CUTTINGS Heirloom – Yellow Sweet Cassava – Manioc – Yuca – Manihot esculenta – Best Potatoe Substitute
Cassava CUTTINGS Heirloom – Yellow Sweet Cassava – Manioc – Yuca – Manihot esculenta – Best Potatoe Substitute
Cassava, manihot esculenta is super easy to grow and doesn’t need much water at all. Cassava will grow in full sun and half-shade. This variety is the so-called “sweet cassava” and according to the Food Standards Australia And New Zealand, only this variety is permitted to be used for food in Australia and New Zealand, so if you plan to grow Cassava in your vegetable garden, get it from a reliable source. Ths Yellow Sweet Cassava is a perfect potatoe substitute. Great for chips and to make flour and starch. The leaves are edible when boiled for at least 15 minutes. Great for soups and curry dishes. More info below in the description.
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