Hello Hivers 💯


Raising a cassava plantation successfully requires careful planning, proper land preparation, good planting materials, and effective management. 


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## Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Selecting a Suitable Site

Choose well-drained, loamy, or sandy-loam soil with a pH of 5.5–7.0.

Avoid waterlogged areas and heavy clay soils.

Ensure good sunlight exposure for optimal growth.


2. Land Preparation

Clear the land by removing weeds, bushes, and debris.

Plow and harrow the soil to loosen it for better root penetration.

Create ridges or mounds in areas with heavy rainfall to improve drainage.


3. Selecting and Preparing Planting Material

Use healthy, mature cassava stem cuttings (8–12 months old) from disease-free plants.

Cut stems into 20–30 cm lengths, ensuring each has 4–6 nodes.


4. Planting

Plant the cuttings horizontally, vertically, or at an angle (depending on soil conditions).

Spacing: 1m × 1m (for optimal growth) or 1m × 0.8m (for higher yields in small areas).

Best planting time: Start of the rainy season.

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5. Weed and Pest Control

Weed regularly (first 3–4 months are crucial).

Use mulch to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Control common pests like cassava mealybugs and diseases like cassava mosaic virus using resistant varieties and proper field sanitation.


6. Fertilization and Soil Management

Apply organic manure or compost before planting.

Use NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer at 8 weeks after planting (if soil is poor).

Rotate crops with legumes (e.g., cowpea) to improve soil fertility.


7. Harvesting

Cassava is ready for harvest 6–12 months after planting, depending on the variety.

Harvest by loosening the soil and pulling the plant out carefully.

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## Kindly try it out.

Ben