{"product_id":"jamaican-sweet-cassava-cuttings","title":"Jamaican Sweet Cassava Cuttings (Yuca)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamaican Sweet Cassava Cuttings (Yuca)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a taste of Jamaica—and the tradition of growing food close to home—into your garden with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamaican Sweet Cassava Cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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. 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