Cassava is a very important staple in Africa and even an industrial crop now. This condition makes cassava planting materials (cassava sticks) production another important aspect of cassava cultivation.

Farmers may lose their cassava stems to destruction by fire or diseases and pests and even to bad weather conditions. Farmers may also desire specific variety that is not available in sufficient quantities. These are just a few of the ways cassava stems may be into shortages.

What do farmers do in the situation of cassava stems shortages?

This outline of steps will help farmers reproduce cassava stems (planting materials) in any case of shortages. It also eliminates the incidence of cassava diseases spread through the planting materials.




1. Select healthy cassava stems

This helps to avoid the spread of cassava diseases. Farmers are sure to produce planting materials that are free of cassava diseases.


healthy cassava sticks

2. Cut cassava stem into smaller parts using sharp objects like saw, secateurs or cutlass. Blunt edges damage the stems exposing it to infections.



Cut semi-mature portion on stem into mini-stems with 4-6 nodes. Cut hardwood portion of the stem into ministem with 2 nodes.



3. Sprout mini-stem nursery beds with 10x10cm spacing

Sprouting can be done in a nursery box or in loose soils on the ground with adequate moisture.

4. Place buried mini-stem such that 2 opposite nodes are on the right and left sides



5. Transplant mini-stems into the field 4-6 weeks after sprouting

Within the first 10 weeks after transplanting, control weeds efficiently and manually in order to produce healthy and strong plants.



6. Harvest stems 6-7 months after transplanting

Cassava stem is matured to harvest from the 6th month. Cut the stem at a height of about 30cm from the ground and leave the stamp to develop shoots again. This is called “ratooning“. Several shoots will sprout from the stamp. Leave between 3 and 4 shoots to maintain a healthy and strong plant.







7. Store stems upright under shades.

Store cassava sticks for up to 8 weeks. These sticks must be placed upright with bud pointing up in a well-ventilated area.



This method of producing cassava stems is beneficial because;


it only requires a bit of a specialised skill
the method requires relatively low input
it minimises the spread of cassava diseases
a farmer can obtain about 12,000 plants from one mother plant each year

farmers can produce materials on a commercial basis.
source: http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/10/7-things-to-know-before-growing-your.html

Most farmers prefer to harvest at 9-12 months for heathly tubers.

Is it just me that thought of something else when I read the headline "growing your cassava" me was thinking grow big cassava in tekno's voice

I never see cassava for real life growing, I hate Lagos . even picture don commot for my head. I was expecting fruit like not wood

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Aside for consumption, a friend once told me they use it in factories that produce chemicals and even edibles.

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Hello, good morning. I'm about going into cassava plantation next month but the only fear I have is how to get a ready made market for the products after harvest. Initially thinking of plantation farming but was advised to go for Cassava first as I can quickly get the market for plantain but for Cassava,I'm just sceptical and this is affecting my morale. Could you please shed more light on how one can source for the buyers or the market after harvest? Would really like if we can discuss this in private though. Thanks in advance

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Cassava farming is big business, if one knows the way.
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Aside for consumption, a friend once told me they use it in factories they produce chemicals and even edibles.

It has many uses. But like most 9ja things eveyone rushes into things at the same time. Then suddenly at harvest there is surplus and prices collapse.

The collapse this year has been spectacular.
Many new cassava farmers make basic errors. They aim to sell to companies who need it for the starch but grow the varieties with low starch. When the company tests samples from the farm, they reject it for low starch.

There is a variety eaten like sweet potato and tastes just like that. Can be cooked, roasted or fried just the same way. A bit rare these days and eating the wrong variety can be dangerous.

This is the kind of investment govt should be making. Create centres that can mop up excess cassava, to guarantee a decent price and export the processed cassava products. Individual farmers cannot do that easily. Then get farmers and the public to buy shares in the business.
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Hello, good morning. I'm about going into cassava plantation next month but the only fear I have is how to get a ready made market for the products after harvest. Initially thinking of plantation farming but was advised to go for Cassava first as I can quickly get the market for plantain but for Cassava,I'm just sceptical and this is affecting my morale. Could you please shed more light on how one can source for the buyers or the market after harvest? Would really like if we can discuss this in private though. Thanks in advance

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b0rn2fuck:
I never see cassava for real life growing, I hate Lagos . even picture don commot for my head. I was expecting fruit like not wood

Cassava don't come like other food plant that grow their fruit above the soil. Cassava produces it's fruit inside or beneath the soil it is a root food plant (that is the root is what we eat and this is called tuber). other foods that give tuber for are yams, variety of potatoes, groundnut, ginger etc.

My cassava is well grown ... Needs quick harvesting