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You’ll receive 5 fresh, unrooted stem cuttings of organic Sweet Red Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as Yuca — a tropical root crop widely grown for its starchy tubers. These cuttings are from the sweet, non-toxic variety, suitable for planting in warm climates or large containers.
Ideal for home gardens, food forests, and tropical permaculture projects. Must be properly cooked if grown for food use.
Includes 5 unrooted cuttings of Sweet Red Cassava (Manihot esculenta)
Sweet variety suitable for planting in USDA zones 9–11
Can be grown for tuber production in tropical or subtropical regions
Great for large containers or backyard garden rows
Hardy, drought-tolerant crop once established
Common Name: Sweet Red Cassava / Yuca
Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta
Color: Red-stemmed green plant (tuber color varies by maturity)
Soil Type: Well-draining, loose loam or sandy soil
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11
Plant Type: Root crop / tropical perennial shrub
Propagation Method: Unrooted stem cuttings
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Harvest Time: 8–12 months after planting
5 Organic Sweet Red Cassava Cuttings – Manihot esculenta | Yuca Stems for Planting | Tropical Edible Root Crop for Warm Climate Gardens
$100.00