Cassava

Harvesting

Cassava Harvesting

  • Early-maturing varieties are ready for harvesting at 8 months, while late-maturing

       varieties are ready 18 months after planting.

  • Farmers do not usually harvest all the plants on a plot at the same time. Farmers harvest only the quantity required for immediate use. Harvesting is easier when the soil is moist.
  • Harvesting is also easier if planting is on ridges
  • The yield depends on grown varieties: old varieties used to yield 15-25 Tons/Ha but current improved varieties are growing well: NASE 14 yields  30-35Tons/ Ha  while NAROClass1 yields 35-50Tons/Ha .