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Step 14. Harvest your cassava at appropriate time<br />

Harvest as soon as the tubers are mature. Optimum time for harvesting varies according <strong>to</strong> the<br />

variety, climate and soil fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />

Harvest early maturing varieties between 9 –12 months after planting.<br />

Harvest full season varieties between 12 – 18 months after planting.<br />

In cold environments (Jos Plateau), harvesting can be delayed until 18–24 months after planting<br />

Delayed harvesting may cause roots <strong>to</strong> become fibrous or rot.<br />

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