- Pictures
- Origin
- Central America, South America
- Weigh/Count
- Count
- Harvest Time
- 8–12 months after planting. Best harvested before 18 months; roots can become woody after that
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Tuber, Biomass, Shade
- Perennial/Annual
- Annual
- Growth Type
- Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 1 meter between plants, 1.5–2 meters between rows (or in polycultures)
- Nutritional Info
- High in carbs, vitamin C; leaves rich in protein and iron (must be cooked)
- Strata Category
- Medium
- How to eat
- Use for fries, cake, flour, stews. Cut diagonal and peel off, cook in salt water, can be fried, mashed.
- per Amount
- Unit
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 30. December - Weekly Food Basket, Thursday, 5. March - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 21. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. September - Weekly Food Basket
- Price
- 300
- Medicinal Uses
- Energy-boosting; leaves used in traditional medicine for anemia and weakness
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 2
- Spanish Name
- Yuca
- Category
- Vegetables
- Scientific Name
- Manihot esculenta
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Root
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited March 6, 2026.Open in Notion