Description

Growth is slow in the early months, so weed control is essential for proper development. In normal use, the whole plant is uprooted at age to extract the edible root.
The cassava root is cylindrical and oblong, and reaches the meter long and 10 cm in diameter. The shell is hard and woody, and inedible. The flesh is firm and even hard before baking, furrowed by longitudinal fibers more rigid, very rich in carbohydrates and sugars.
Cassava is widely used in Latin American cuisine. Sweet varieties are widely consumed boiled or fried as a substitute for potatoes.