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cassava for the taking - Carey - 10-02-2007
We had to trim down our cassavas (tapico, manioc, yuca) & have a bunch of banches if anyone wants any starts. They are fast growing with a very useful starchy root (must be cooked, has cyanogenic glucosides that need cooking to inactivate). Oh, and very easy to start.
for info on this plant, go to:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/M/mani_esc.cfm
We are in Downtown Keaau, branch trimmings are in the drive...
RE: cassava for the taking - emorata - 10-04-2007
hey carrey,
you know i'd want some when i come back again...is there anyway you can put a start of it in a plastic pot for me...have you tried cooking anything with this yet?
best,
noel
RE: cassava for the taking - Carey - 10-04-2007
Noel, These guys grow fast, we can start one when you arrive (if Istart it now, it will be in the 1-3 gal size by the time you get here....)
I mainly do stews, mashed, & such - replacing potatos with cassava. One of the kids at college makes the most onolicious cassava breads & cakes...Haven't tried to make it , since he keeps us stocked...
RE: cassava for the taking - Iju - 10-04-2007
Hi Carey,
I would like to have one or two of your cassava cuttings. Just sent you an e-mail for direction to your place.
In Thailand, one of the street food is roasted sliced cassava, dipped in syrup after it's done, then serve warm from the charcoal grill, very ono.
val
Edited by - iju on 10/04/2007 19:56:01
RE: cassava for the taking - Iju - 10-05-2007
Carey,
Thank you for the starts. I will enjoy watching them grow.
val
RE: cassava for the taking - Carey - 11-12-2007
Still have 5 hydro-started cassavas free to anyone they're gonna get green-cycled by the end of the week, if no one wants
Edited by - carey on 11/12/2007 12:30:34
RE: cassava for the taking - JayJay - 11-12-2007
I have a friend from Tonga who says the plant is a substitute for potatoes there and widely grown.
JayJay