Tapioca Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Tapioca, commonly known as Cassava or Yuca, is a warm-season tropical root crop grown for its starchy underground roots. The plant develops upright stems and attractive palmate leaves and grows best in warm temperatures, full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture. Seed-grown cassava can vary in plant and root characteristics, so it is often grown from seed for gardening and breeding purposes.

Features

• Tropical root crop with starchy edible roots
• Upright growth with attractive palmate leaves
• Warm-season, fast-growing plant
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens
• Performs well in full sun
• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for large containers in warm climates
• Seed-grown plants may show natural variation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta
• Common Name (US): Cassava, Yuca, Tapioca Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Cassava Root Crop Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Germination Time: Approximately 2–4 weeks under warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 6–12 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 3–5 feet apart