justoffal
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There are people mixing up yucca plants with yuca (cassava), but I didn't think you would want to be one of those people spelling it wrong.I agree with you that the headline is misleading, per usual around here.It's YUCA. Yucca with two c's is a cousin of yuca that we make supplements out of, but don't eat.I have no idea what it means but it damn sure has nothing to do with race, which wasn't even mentioned.
I don't know what's involved in yucca cultivation but cauliflower is not that easy. I wouldn't want the headache. Needs constant attention. But again, it would need the same attention regardless what my race was, so this headline is just bizzaro.
When I looked it up ('cuz I had no idea what it was) first thing I saw was "yuca (or cassava) ... do not confuse it with yucca. They are entirely different plants."
I know you like to get things right, Pogo.
I think you are being far too literal in your interpretation of what she said. She was definitely saying that a lot of folks of color aren't interested in community gardening because it's all these white cracker vegetables, not vegetables they're familiar with. Of course, if she had ever tried growing anything other than a philodendron, she would realize that none of these veggies she mentioned will grow in Zone 5 New York.
No idea. I know next to nothing about yucca and never even heard of yuca. I believe the text, whatever it means, says the former, but again it referred to disdain for growing it (whichever) instead of cauliflower. And for all I know yuc(c)a may be easier to grow in its climate -- cauliflower is pretty sensitive, but it certainly can be grown in New York. What she's saying, as far as can be verbally navigated at all in a stream-of-consciousness, is that it would be wrong to impose the idea of growing yucca and plantains instead of cauliflower --- not that New Yorkers should be growing them.
But again, exactly because it is such an inchoate stream of consciousness tweet, as opposed to a composed speech or op-ed that would be the normal medium of normal political discourse, it's all too easy for the sleazy to append a fake headline and go "look! white supremacy", knowing there are enough of the antisentient element who will read no further than the headline and swallow it whole, as the OP did. Because that way they make money from ad clicks.
I keep coming back to the maxim, "nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public".
The rest is a valiant effort, but I'm interpreting her stream of consciousness differently.
BTW, yuca does not grow north of Zone 8. New York is in Zone 5.
-- which would make it all the more inappropriate.
I think that's supposed to be the point. It's drawing a comparison by absurd analogy, because it wouldn't make sense.
It says "yucca" anyway, but same difference.
THIS IS YUCCA: Read the damned description
Yucca, Common (Yucca filamentosa), packet of 20 seeds
$2.95
Family: Agave (Agavaceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 10.
(Adam’s Needle, Spanish Bayonet) Evergreen, fibrous-leaved monocot native to the American SE. Trunkless, palm-like, drought and cold resistant, with large spires of cream-colored flowers. The leaves can be used to make rope, the roots used to make soap. Plant prefers full sun and dryish, fast-draining soils. Sow seed in sandy mix in flats or pots. Plant 1/4 inch deep, tamp firmly, and keep evenly moist and warm until germination, which takes about a week. Work plants up in successively larger pots until they are sufficiently sized to survive the rigors of landscape or garden. Keep weeds back by weeding and then mulching around the plant with sand.
Packet of 20 seeds, Open-pollinated, Untreated, No GMO’s
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This is YUCA (Cassava) and the chefs, including Martha Stewart, know how to spell it correctly.
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Directions
Cuban-Style Yuca Recipe - Allrecipes.com
- Place the yuca into a pan and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. ...
- Meanwhile, place the olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes.
Cuban-Style Yuca Recipe
Yuca with Mojo Sauce Recipe & Video | Martha Stewart
https://www.marthastewart.com/348635/yuca-mojo-sauce
Yuca with Mojo Sauce
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Rating: 4.1 - 9 votes
Peel and halve the yuca roots. Place yuca in a large pot with 1 teaspoon salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until just tender.
Damn....now you've gone and got my taste buds humming!
Gonna have to try that!
Jo