Fiji Asparagus aka Pit Pit or Duruka (Saccharum Edule)

[Galatians522]

Does anyone have any experience growing this (especially in Florida)? I understand that the unopened flower bud is considered a delicacy but is only availabe for a month or two each year. Sugarcane grows easily for me and I thought this might be interesting. Mike T posted about it on one of the sugarcane threads.

[Galatians522]

For anyone who might be interested, it looks like this sugarcane relative is available from the USDA through their germplasm request program. I am still interested in growing it. So, if someone with the proper credentials is able to obtain it from the USDA, I would be interested. I believe that the acession is in Miami, so it should be possible for someone in Florida to get it (sugarcane from outside the state can't be brought in).

https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail?id=1324756

[palingkecil]

Any luck in finding this Saccharum Edule?
I am looking to purchase some too.

[Galatians522]

No, I never succeeded in bagging that particular white whale (as Mike T would put it.).

[Altrexy]

I’m gonna work on getting those credentials one way or another.. I’ll get back to you eventually

[palingkecil]

I’m gonna work on getting those credentials one way or another.. I’ll get back to you eventually

Looking forward to hear from you again, thanks!