Cassava – manihot esculenta and its value chain
The growing cassava category is a structured collection of posts focused on the practical aspects of cassava farming across different environments and conditions.
This category brings together detailed articles that explore every stage of cultivation, from land preparation to harvest management.
It includes content on planting techniques, soil selection, spacing methods, and the use of improved cassava varieties suited for different climates and regions.
You will also find posts that explain pest and disease control strategies, helping farmers protect crops and maintain healthy yields throughout the growing cycle.
The category also covers harvest timing, post-harvest handling, and yield improvement practices that influence productivity and crop quality.
Each article is designed to address a specific aspect of cassava cultivation, making it easier to build knowledge step by step rather than relying on a single overview.
Unlike the introduction to cassava farming, this hub functions as a collection of focused farming insights that can be explored individually or as a complete learning path.
It serves farmers, researchers, and enthusiasts looking to understand cassava production in a structured way.
Together, these posts create a complete reference point for cassava cultivation practices, connecting traditional methods with modern agricultural improvements for better efficiency and sustainability.
This post was updated on 6th July 2026 Preserving cassava stems well between harvest and planting determines how strong your next season starts. I learned that lesson on my mother’s own cassava farm in Ntigha, decades before I understood the actual science behind it.
This guide was rewritten and updated on July 6th, 2026 I once planted cuttings broken by hand on my farm in Ntigha because I had no cutlass on site, and though they sprouted, the harvest was thinner than in the season I used a sharp blade and cut with real care.
Achieving high yields in cassava farming depends heavily on meeting the soil requirements for cassava.
When growing cassava, achieving the standard intra-row and inter-row spacing for cassava is essential to maximize yield and ensure the healthy development of the crop.
Last Updated on 5th July, 2026 by Chimeremeze Emeh My mother planted corn beside our cassava mounds while my father planted yam a meter away, and every harvest came out well. Here is what makes an intercropping system work, backed by both that family tradition and current agronomic research.
Cassava root in Caribbean cuisine is an interesting one. Cassava, known locally as yucca or manioc, is an important part of Caribbean culinary culture, blending with its history and identity.
Last Updated on 5th July, 2026 by Chimeremeze Emeh Shoppers and even some growers use “bitter” and “sweet” cassava as if the difference is only about taste on the tongue. It runs deeper than flavor, into chemistry that decides how a root must be handled before anyone eats it.
Cassava root vs yuca vs yucca, are they the same or completely different? Uncover the key distinctions between these commonly confused plants and learn how each one is used in cooking and beyond!
Let’s discuss the environmental impact of cassava farming, from land degradation to water consumption. Find sustainable practices to mitigate these effects and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.
Last Updated on 5th July, 2026 by Chimeremeze Emeh It is a casual skill to know when cassava is ready for harvest in my cassava farming community in Abia State, Nigeria. I have farmed cassava since childhood, five plots a year, and I read a cassava readiness by its leaves, stems, and soil before I … Read more