Shows freshly picked and cleaned West Indian Arrowroot being all displayed on a plate ready to be prepared for cooking

(1/8) Shows freshly picked and cleaned West Indian Arrowroot being all displayed on a plate ready to be prepared for cooking

Shows the harvest and cleaned West Indian Arrowroot being displayed on a plate

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Shows the West Indian Arrowroot being harvested from rich organic soil

(3/8) Shows the West Indian Arrowroot being harvested from rich organic soil

Shows the West Indian Arrowroot being harvested from rich organic soil

(4/8) Shows the West Indian Arrowroot being harvested from rich organic soil

West Indian Arrowroot lush growth habit stays small in size and compact

(5/8) West Indian Arrowroot lush growth habit stays small in size and compact

Shows the West Indian Arrowroot being harvested from rich organic soil

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West Indian Arrowroot growth habit

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West Indian Arrowroot growth habit

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Arrowroot - West Indian

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True Arrowroot, a tropical plant with rhizomatous tubers that are the source of the well known flour. Can be eaten raw or cooked but the flesh is very fibrous. The flour starch is extracted from the pulped tuber, which is mixed with water and sieved. The ... Read More

$19.90

Specifications of Arrowroot - West Indian

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, Sulphur

Plant Width 1-2m

Growth Rate Medium

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