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Cassava growing guide

Tropical staple grown from stem cuttings for starchy roots. Drought tolerant once established but needs a long frost-free season.

Cassava
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14-30 daysGermination
240-360 daysHarvest
90 cmSpacing
10 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH

Planting calendar by climate

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalJan - DecJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalSep - DecSep - DecJan - Dec
MediterraneanSep - NovNov - DecJan - Dec
TemperateMar - MayMay - JunJul - Oct
CoolApr - MayJunAug - Oct
AridSep - NovSep - NovJan - Dec

Good companions

Beans, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin

Avoid near

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Growing note

Use known edible varieties and prepare roots correctly; raw cassava is unsafe to eat.

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