Arrowroot Farming Doesn't Require Swampy Soils (Debunking Myths)

[stivinm]

Contrary to popular belief, swampy soils are not required for arrowroot farming. The Eddoe variety (photo) thrives in upland, dry conditions without irrigation. Just 2-3 stems can provide a meal.

Arrowroots are a valuable crop for any garden, regardless of soil. This is not a sales pitch, but an encouragement to diversify crops with the low-maintenance Eddoe arrowroot.

 

[josephyat345]

I did this in Kwale county at Samburu the results were amazing nilikua nazipatia maji after some time a week or even more zilitoka kubwa kitu a feet these myths should stop farmers try what you like i did ginger, tumeric and nduma ginger didnt do that well for tumeric a 10kg bucket full of it. Chukua mashimo mbili ya 10ft by 2 ft try what you want to plant

 

[hellenjoy]

I have grown them on dry land but l found out that the ones grown is swampy areas taste better than those grown on dry land through irrigation.