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Shani replied to Shani's discussion Cassava root (yuca, manioc) in Native & Perennial Foods
"Thanks! We live really close to Lee Lees. I will try that."
Jul 1, 2010
Ann Hoffman replied to Shani's discussion Cassava root (yuca, manioc) in Native & Perennial Foods
"We grew a lot of cassavas in our backyard when I lived in the Philippines. We grew them out of 12 inch cuttings. We don't put them in soups though. We cooked them like sweet potatoes or yams. We have candied cassavas and cassava cakes which are…"
Jul 1, 2010
Shani replied to Shani's discussion Cassava root (yuca, manioc) in Native & Perennial Foods
"Thanks. The purdue links says that it is typically grown in a savanna climate so it might work here. I have bought it at a few markets here in town and just peeled it and boiled it along with potatoes in soup. My husband is gluten intolerant and I…"
Apr 9, 2010
grrlscout replied to Shani's discussion Cassava root (yuca, manioc) in Native & Perennial Foods
"I did a liitle Googling, and didn't turn up much. This was the most informative site:

http://www.gardenguides.com/taxonomy/cassava-manihot-esculenta/

Looks like it could probably happen here, if its microclimate is right. It likes a warm, humid…"
Apr 9, 2010
Shani posted a discussion in Native & Perennial Foods
Does anyone know if this is something we can grow here in the desert?  If so, how difficult is it to harvest.  My husbands family loves to cook with it in soups and I thought I might try to grow it but I am having trouble finding much information on…
Apr 8, 2010
Shani left a comment for levi mason
"Thanks! I have so much to learn about!"
Feb 22, 2010