Ideal Growing Conditions for Cassava ( Manihot esculenta )
Cassava mosaic Co(TP)4 Co(TP)5 Co1 Co2 Co3 Manioc Sree sahaya Sree vijaya Sreep pekha
| Climate | Grows well in warm and humid Climate |
| Soil | Red lateritic loam Soil |
| Rainfall | over 100 cm per / annum |
| pH range | 5.5 – 7.0 |
| Spacing | 60 x 60 / 75 x 75 / 90 x 90 cm |
| Irrigation | First irrigation at the time of planting and thereafter in 7-10 days interval up to 8 months. Drip irrigation recommended. |
| Fertigation Requirement | 90:90:240 NPK / ha, apply once in 3 days throughout cropping period |
| Common Varieties | Co1, Co2, Co3, Co(TP)4, Sree Vishakam(H.1687),Sree Sahaya(H.2304),Sree Vijaya,Sree Jaya,SreePekha,MVD1,Co(TP)5 |
| Common pests and disease | Cassava mosaic, Cassava bacterial blight, Anthrac nose, Bud necrosis, Mites, White Flies |
| Harvesting time | 9 – 12 months after harvesting |
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