Cassava Plant - The Drought-Resistant Staple Crop
Grow your own tropical powerhouse and food security crop with our hardy Cassava plant. Also known as yuca, this resilient shrub is cultivated worldwide for its starchy, nutritious rootsa fundamental source of carbohydrates and a versatile ingredient in countless global cuisines.
Perfect for sustainable gardens in warm climates, cassava is remarkably low-maintenance and productive, offering a generous harvest from just a few plants.
Why Youll Love Growing Cassava:
· High-Calorie Harvest: Produces large, starchy tubers excellent for boiling, frying, mashing, or making into flour.
· Extremely Drought Tolerant: Once established, it thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal watering.
· Fast & Vigorous Grower: Grows quickly in warm weather, often yielding a harvest in 8-12 months.
· Useful Foliage: The young leaves are also edible and nutritious when cooked like spinach.
Simple Growing Guide:
· Climate: Requires a frost-free climate with at least 8 months of warm weather (USDA Zones 9-11).
· Sunlight: Full sun is essential for strong root development.
· Soil: Prefers well-draining, loose soil but is adaptable to poor soils.
· Watering: Water to establish, then occasional deep watering is sufficient. Avoid waterlogged soil.
· Harvesting: Tubers are typically ready when the plant's growth slows after 8-12 months. Lift roots carefully with a digging fork.
the leaves are nutritious, protein rich and packed with vitamins. Needs to be cooked thoroughly and prepared in soups, stews.
Important Note: Cassava roots must be cooked thoroughly before consumption to safely remove natural compounds. Never eat them raw.
Ideal for gardeners seeking a productive, resilient, and fascinating tropical staple.
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