Resilient Cassava 🌿: Growing Strong 💪 Even in Tough Weather 🌧️

There are certain crops you should consider adding to your list, especially if you are a farmer in my region, and cassava is definitely one of them 🌾. It doesn't take much to get started, and the investment can yield good results in a short time 💰.

Planting cassava during this time of year is beneficial because the crop has a unique ability to withstand dry conditions ☀️. However, there is a noticeable difference in growth between cassava planted during the rainy season and that planted during the dry season 🌧️.

To achieve optimal results, you need to pay attention to a few key factors.

Firstly, timing is essential ⏰. Just because cassava can survive harsh weather conditions doesn’t mean you can randomly plan your planting during this period. Ideally, the cassava should be at least one month old before the dry season sets in; by that time, the roots will have established firmly in the ground 🌱.

All weeding should ideally be completed before this stage. If, however, you find yourself in a situation where weeding has not yet been done, it’s best to wait until the rains come rather than expose the delicate roots to the scorching sun ☀️.

While all my other crops have already been harvested, my cassava will continue to grow into the new year before I even consider harvesting it 📅.