Cassava

Land Preparation

Land Preparation

  • Land preparation for planting cassava on upland and in valleys differs: On upland, farmers plant on flat ground, or mounds and ridges. In valleys, farmers prepare ridges or mounds above ground level to control water logging.
  • Mounds range from 30 to 60 cm high.
  • The space between mounds varies from 60 to 100 cm.
  • Plow and harrow the field twice. Do these operations when there is enough soil moisture. Plow the field at least 15-30 cm deep.