illustrated guide to growing Cassava. - Cassavabiz.org
illustrated guide to growing Cassava. - Cassavabiz.org
illustrated guide to growing Cassava. - Cassavabiz.org
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Step 7. Methods of planting cassava cuttings<br />
<strong>Cassava</strong> stem cuttings may be planted vertically, at an angle or horizontally, depending on soil types.<br />
GUARD AGAINST LODGING FOR MULTIPLE STEM PRODUCTION FOR EASE OF HARVESTING<br />
Plant vertically in sandy soils with 2/3 of length<br />
of cutting below the soil <strong>to</strong> produce deeper lying<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rage roots for anchorage.<br />
Bury the stem cutting completely <strong>to</strong> increase stem<br />
production. S<strong>to</strong>rage roots are many but they are<br />
comparatively smaller in size.<br />
Plant at an angle in loamy soils <strong>to</strong> produce more<br />
compactly arranged roots.<br />
Improper planting methods could make plants lodge, produce small roots, and difficult <strong>to</strong> harvest.<br />
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