{"title":"Root Crops \u0026 Edible Plants","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"okinawa-sweet-potato-plant-slips-beni-imo","title":"Okinawa Sweet Potato Slips | beni imo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eOkinawa Sweet Potato Plants | Island Gardeners Nursery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eGrow nutrient-rich Okinawa sweet potatoes—famous for their vibrant purple flesh, sweet flavor, and high antioxidant content. Perfect for tropical and subtropical climates, these heirloom varieties thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. A beautiful and delicious addition to your garden, Okinawa sweet potatoes are ideal for roasting, baking, and traditional Asian or island-inspired dishes. 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This sweet-type selection from Jamaica lets you grow a familiar Caribbean staple for your own kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyuca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanioc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cassava (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManihot esculenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) produces starchy roots beneath a leafy tropical shrub. Once properly prepared and cooked, the roots make a satisfying addition to family meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it in a sunny section of your edible garden or food forest, where it has space to develop roots and receive light beyond the surrounding tree canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Are Purchasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecassava stem cuttings for planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than harvested roots or established rooted plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuttings develop new shoots and roots from their nodes. Stem color, thickness, and budding stage may vary naturally. Select your preferred quantity from the available product options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooked sweet cassava has a mild flavor and a substantial, starchy texture that pairs beautifully with savory seasonings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter appropriate preparation, enjoy it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiled as a side dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMashed with your favorite seasonings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recipes calling for cooked cassava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiled first, then finished as yuca fries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sweet variety” distinguishes this type from bitter cassava; it does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mean the roots are safe to eat raw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun for a productive root-crop planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use loose, well-drained soil. Avoid areas that remain waterlogged. In sandy gardens, incorporate organic matter and mulch the surrounding soil to help retain moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Palm Bay and similar Central Florida locations, plant after frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed. Give the crop the longest warm growing season available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant promptly after receiving your cuttings. One method is to lay stem sections horizontally and cover them with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4 inches of soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 feet between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a manageable home-garden layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the planting area lightly moist during establishment, without saturating it. Once growing, water during extended dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Base fertilizer use on soil conditions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can favor leafy growth over root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cassava is frost sensitive. Young plants need protection during cold weather, and freezing conditions can interrupt growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Time \u0026amp; Your Harvest Planner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 months from planting to root harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on growing conditions and the selection. Cassava needs a long, frost-free growing period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your harvest planner, record the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanting date and expected harvest window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than assigning one fixed harvest season to every planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spring planting may provide a late-fall-to-following-spring harvest window, but cold weather can affect that schedule. Carefully loosen the soil around mature plants when harvesting, and use harvested roots promptly because they deteriorate quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Food Preparation Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever eat cassava roots or leaves raw—even sweet cassava.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cassava contains compounds that can release cyanide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots require complete peeling and appropriate processing and cooking. Do not assume frying, roasting, or simply cooking until tender makes every cassava preparation safe. Use trusted, cassava-specific food-safety instructions. Leaves require separate processing and should not be prepared like ordinary salad greens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stem cuttings are sold for planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. Eat what you grow.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManihot esculenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet-type selection from Jamaica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnrooted stem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical shrub grown as a root crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6–8 feet; conditions affect size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose, well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome-garden spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8–12 months after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunny food-forest edge or dedicated vegetable area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre cassava and yuca the same plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Yuca is another name for cassava, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManihot esculenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Yucca is a different plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill I receive a rooted plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for unrooted stem cuttings that you plant to establish new cassava plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this a named cultivar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer it as a sweet-type selection from Jamaica. “Jamaican Sweet Cassava” describes its background and type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does cassava take to harvest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately 8–12 months after planting, with sufficient warm growing weather. Your planting date, soil, and seasonal conditions affect timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan sweet cassava be eaten raw?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Sweet cassava still requires proper peeling, processing, and cooking before eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan cassava grow in a food forest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, provided it has a sunny location and enough room for root development. Place it along a sunny edge or in an open growing area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":45365819637949,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":45365819670717,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":45365819703485,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":45365819736253,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/jamaican-sweet-cassava-yuca-cuttings.png?v=1791647156"},{"product_id":"katuk-plant","title":"Katuk Plant (Sauropus androgynus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Katuk tree (\u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eSauropus androgynus\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the sweetleaf bush, is a \u003cmark data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4QuJAPegoIAggACAAIARAO\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"PNMlke_10\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf PNMlke_z\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb PNMlke_z\/HugV6--\u003efast-growing, perennial tropical shrub\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Prized as an edible superfood, its young leaves, tender shoots, and flowers are highly nutritious and known for a sweet, nutty flavor similar to peas or asparagus.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIARAT\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIARAW\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAEQFw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried leaves can contain up to 49% protein. They are also rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and antioxidants\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features dark green leaves, long pendant branches, and small flowers that turn into small white-to-purple fruits.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eUses:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The shoots are often called \"tropical asparagus\" and are eaten raw in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries. It is also traditionally used in Southeast Asia to boost lactation in nursing mothers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eClimate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, humid climates and is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. It will drop its leaves in freezing temperatures, though the roots can sometimes survive and regrow in the spring.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; Soil:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in partial shade to full sun, provided it receives consistent watering in damp, well-drained soil.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While it can reach heights of up to 8-12 feet, it is best pruned to a manageable 4–6 foot hedge. Regular pruning encourages the growth of tender, edible new shoots.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It is extremely easy to propagate; you can root semi-woody stem cuttings directly in the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKatuk Cuttings for Easy Propagation – Grow a Nutritious Tropical Green\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop fresh katuk (Sauropus androgynus) cuttings and learn how to propagate this protein-rich, perennial leafy green at home. Katuk thrives in tropical climates and is perfect for edible landscaping, permaculture gardens, and off-grid homesteads. Propagation is simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect healthy 4–6 inch stem cuttings with at least one node\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove lower leaves and dip cut ends in rooting hormone for faster growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in moist, well-draining soil and cover with a humidity tent or plastic bag to retain moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in warm, shaded conditions until roots develop—typically within a few weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a food forest or adding diversity to your garden, katuk is a low-maintenance, high-nutrient plant that’s easy to grow from cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":46830707638461,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46830707671229,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/FullSizeRender_739a306c-3cbd-4a05-a467-0a7d37b701bb.jpg?v=1780061556"}],"url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/collections\/root-crops-edible-plants.oembed","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}