Cassava PLANT – Heirloom – Yellow Sweet Cassava – Manioc – Yuca – Manihot esculenta – The Ultimate Potato Substitute

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.

Discover more about this fantastic plant in our detailed article [here].

Planting Tips:

• Remove the plant from its pot and place it in well-draining soil.

• Water it in well after planting.

• For best results, plant in a raised garden bed with rich soil—the better the soil, the more vigorous your plant’s growth will be.

• Grows best in the tropics, subtropics, and warm parts of Australia. They may grow in cooler regions if the right conditions are provided, such as a polytunnel or a glasshouse.

Eating & Safety Tips:

• IMPORTANT: Never eat cassava raw. It must be cooked to be safe for consumption.

• Always peel off the thick outer skin and discard it before cooking.

• The root must be boiled thoroughly. Always discard the water after boiling.

• The leaves must be boiled for at least 15 minutes before consumption.

Other Important Notes:

• The price is for one cassava plant in a pot, grown naturally in our permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD.

• Shipping is available within Australia only. We cannot ship to Western Australia (WA), Tasmania (TAS), South Australia (SA), or Norfolk Island.

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