Cassava
Manihot esculenta
History
cassava dated back over 10,000 years ago in modern day brazil along the amazon basil it has a hardy tropicl corp that is calore dense. before being eating it has to be processed to remove cyanide, the natives had several methods of processing the roots from pressing to greating and boiling it was a staple food. while it was made popular in america through tapioca pudding it never took off. however it had become very popular amopngst African tribe
Growing conditions
Sunlight
Needs atleast 6 hours of direct sunlight
Temperature Range
70F-85F
Soil Conditions
Loamy soil.
Water
1 to 2 inches of water per week.
Give the plants a deep watering and keep the soil moist
Nutrients
5-10-10
Potassium and phosphorus aid in root growth
pH
5.5-6.5
Plant care
Sowing Seeds
Tapioca is typical grow for a shoots. build a mound and bury the shoots 6 inches deep soak the soak once planet
Germination
it can take 2 to 4 weeks for new roots to devleop keep the soil moist during this time.
Pruning
trim back the tops of the branches to enourage a busher appearance.
remve any dead or diseased leaves as well as and weaker branches.
Harvest
Wait until the leaves begin to droop and turn yellow. loose the soil around the base an inspect the size of the roots. once ready dig arould the plant and remove the whole tree.
Growing Tips
Grows best in tropical climate with atleast 8 frost free months
Cut the tree into 8 to 12 inch segment to plant again. shoots can be stored for up to a year.
Garden plotter quick facts
Spacing
10" to 16"
Water needs
Moderate
Sunlight
Full Sun
A warm-season crop producing juicy red fruits.
