Canna edulis stalk color

[Pokeweed]

I have been growing these for a few years. I also have ornamental cannas in the yard. The original edulis have red stalks. I've collected their seed and propagated them. I now have cannas that have green stalks like the ornamental ones growing in some of the pots. Could these be edulis, just with green stalks or maybe a hybrid? Should they still be edible? Thanks! D

[Vegan Potato Man]

Green stalk canna edulis is fairly common

They're usually propagated vegetatively

[Pokeweed]

Thank for the input. The ornamental ones that are naturalized in the yard have yellow flowers and the edulis have smaller red flowers. Should I assume any with yellow flowers are inedible? D

[Vegan Potato Man]

Thank for the input. The ornamental ones that are naturalized in the yard have yellow flowers and the edulis have smaller red flowers. Should I assume any with yellow flowers are inedible? D

As far as I know, they should still be edible regardless. It isn't like cassava where the new seedlings can be much more toxic.

[Pokeweed]

Thanks! D

[Eggo]

I've had edible Canna a handful of times from different people. Most I just consider famine food, nothing I would grow or eat.  However, this winter I had the best Canna I ever tasted. It had fibers on the outside but less than others, great texture, and just slightly sweet enough, that I actually started propagating it.  It started growing recently, and I was surprise it has red in its leaves and stalks.

[Pokeweed]

Good info. Yes, the edulis I started with are mostly red. I have enough now that I can see if I consider them famine food. D

[nullzero]

You guys must have bad clones of canna edulis. I have baldwin's canna clone.

The tubers taste great boiled. I have used them in soup they are low in fibers and no fibers on the younger ones. It's like between a potato and jicama texture with a potato/yam flavor.

[Pokeweed]

I haven't eaten any yet. Just propagated them. I have enough now to try it. So how long do you boil it? Thanks, D

[Eggo]

You guys must have bad clones of canna edulis. I have baldwin's canna clone.

The tubers taste great boiled. I have used them in soup they are low in fibers and no fibers on the younger ones. It's like between a potato and jicama texture with a potato/yam flavor.

Most likely, ahah.

I was only able to find Baldwins in one site and they were out of stock. I'd be interested in purchasing some tubers of you have extra. Thanks.

[nullzero]

Yeah I can sell some extra tubers.

[Eggo]

Yeah I can sell some extra tubers.

PM sent! Thanks!