“One needs to adequately space the suckers to avoid getting small-sized arrowroots. Too big spaces are also not very good as they produce large arrowroots which are not very tasty. “Arrowroots require moist soils to grow and this region receives adequate rainfall, making it ideal for the crop. There are also many waterlogged areas in Kuria where arrowroots are grown,” says Oloo. “Apart from being boiled and eaten mostly for breakfast, arrowroots are also used to manufacture biscuits and crisps and to thicken sauces.

Source: Daily Nation March 29, 2019 20:03 UTC