Grow nutritious and versatile cassava at home with these premium seeds. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a hardy root vegetable valued for its starchy tubers, which can be cooked, baked, or processed into flour. Ideal for home gardens and small-scale cultivation, cassava thrives in warm climates and well-drained soils, making it an excellent addition to any vegetable patch.

Features & Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Manihot esculenta

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Plant Type: Perennial root vegetable (grown annually)

• Root Size: Medium to large tubers

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, soil with organic matter

• Ideal for: Home gardens, vegetable beds, small-scale farming

• Germination Rate: Moderate to high with proper care

• Packaging: Seed packet suitable for home planting

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Plant seeds or stem cuttings in spring after the last frost.

2. Seed/Stem Preparation: If using seeds, soak in water for 24 hours before planting. Stem cuttings should be 612 inches long.

3. Planting Depth: Plant seeds 12 inches deep; stem cuttings 34 inches deep.

4. Spacing: Space plants 3 feet apart to allow room for tuber growth.

5. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then water moderately once plants are established.

6. Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and tuber development.

7. Harvesting: Roots are ready to harvest 812 months after planting when foliage begins to yellow.