Cassava
Manihot esculenta
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cassava grows in full sun and prefers loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Water needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
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How to Grow Cassava
Cassava growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate; drought tolerant once established water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cassava as Usually propagated from stem cuttings, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant stem cuttings 2-4 inches deep. Days to maturity are listed as 8-18 months.
Plant Overview
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is listed in the Euphorbiaceae family and categorized as a vegetable with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0138
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Cassava is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; drought tolerant once established. The database soil reference is Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from stem cuttings. Planting-depth guidance: Plant stem cuttings 2-4 inches deep. The listed time to maturity is 8-18 months. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from stem cuttings
- Seed depth
- Plant stem cuttings 2-4 inches deep
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 8-18 months
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.