Pre-cultivation Requirements

Pre-cultivation Requirements

• Do a price and market survey on the cassava products you are to sell.
• Do supply requirements in terms of quantity and frequency to those you are selling to.
• Know your potential buyers.

Site Selection 

• Choose deep flat soils as they are best for cassava.
• In hilly areas, dig terraces to avoid soil erosion.
• It is recommended to plant cassava at a slope.
• In swampy areas, plant the cassava on a ridge.

Soil Sampling

• Farmers are encouraged to undertake soil sampling and analysis to know/determine the nutrients that are missing in the soil and the fertilizers to apply so as to improve fertility.
• Get in touch with the Extension Officer to assist you to do soil sampling.
• Soil samples should be delivered to soil testing laboratories (e.g. Makerere University soil science and private laboratories known for quality work and reports).

Size and shape of cuttings

• Use a sharp machete/panga and avoid damaging the cuttings.
• The cuttings should have 5-7 nodes.
• The average size of the cutting should be 15-25cm.
• Cuttings should be well packaged and labeled for traceability.
• Cuttings should have a plant movement permit from the district of origin.