Cassava is a very characteristic food in Brazil and is present in several delicious dishes and recipes, such as cakes and roasts. Known by different names such as cassava, castelinha or manaíba, it is usually very simple to cultivate and grows well throughout the country.
The best thing about growing cassava at home is that you can be sure of the quality of food you are offering your family. With that in mind, today we are going to teach you how to grow cassava at home in a simple way that will yield a lot.
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Step by step to grow cassava
Growing cassava is not much of a secret. In fact, the greatest concern for growers should be respecting the needs of the roots of this plant. Check out the step-by-step below:
Step 1: Choose which cassava to plant
Many people confuse cassava with other foods because of the wide variety of names to call it and also because it has different qualities. A very common difference between the types of cassava is the color of the skin.
Among the two most common cassavas that exist in Brazil are manioc cassava, common in markets and fairs, and cassava wild, used to make flour. So, choose the one you prefer to plant at home.
Step 2: Prepare the soil
The ideal soil for planting cassava is sandy, with great depth and medium texture. Choose a spot in your home where you would like to plant cassava and check that the soil is in the desired condition. When placing cassava roots in the ground, make sure the holes are 25cm wide and 7cm deep.
Step 3: Correct lighting
As cassava is a root, it is important that the place chosen to plant it has plenty of direct sunlight.
Step 4: Correct watering
Although cassava grows well in dry regions, this plant needs a lot of water. If you want to have a large cassava production, keep in mind that the soil must not be extremely dry at any time. Therefore, water every two days so that the soil is always moist.
Step 5: Planting maintenance
Like other plants, cassava needs pruning at certain times of its growth. When your plant is between 15cm and 20cm, it is indicated that you trim the ends. Try to do this process during the coldest periods of the year and when your plant is more than 10 months old.
