Growing & Cooking Kudzu: Practical Advice

Q: I’m using kudzu powder for cravings. How hard is it to grow kudzu in a vacant field?
A: Kudzu isn’t hard to grow, but controlling its aggressive spread is the real challenge. Roots take several years to reach harvestable size, and starch extraction is daunting. Better to buy the powder. If you have access to existing kudzu, try cooking flowers, beans, or leaves—recipes at bit.ly/kudzurecipes. Remember: kudzu is a legume.