High Yield and Superior Quality of Cassava With the Duo of Products From Baconco

How to plant cassava for the highest economic efficiency? The yield and quality of cassava are always the top concerns of farmers. Let us explore with Baconco the duo of products NPK CON CO 20-20-15+TE AVS and NPK CON CO 17-7-17+TE(Bo).

Cassava harvest seasons

The planting season for cassava depends heavily on the type of soil and the climatic conditions of each region. Choosing the right planting time will help the plants grow well, yield high, and minimize risks from pests and weather. Below are details about the cassava planting seasons:

Red soil:

• Rainy season (April - May): Red soil is usually suitable for planting cassava at the beginning of the rainy season. At this time, the soil has enough moisture to help the cuttings root quickly and grow strongly. However, it is important to ensure good drainage to avoid flooding that can cause rot. It is advisable to choose disease-resistant varieties to limit risks caused by humid conditions.

Gray soil:

To stagger harvests, reduce labor pressure, and take advantage of weather conditions, gray soil should be divided into two planting seasons:

• Season 1 (April - May): Similar to red soil, this season takes advantage of moisture at the beginning of the rainy season. It is necessary to plant early as soon as the soil is sufficiently moist, avoiding drought that reduces the sprouting capability of the cuttings. Harvest from January to March the following year.
• Season 2 (October - November): This season takes advantage of moisture at the end of the rainy season or late rains. Attention should be paid to the possibility of drought at the end of the season and supplemental irrigation measures if necessary. Harvest in September - October the following year.

Common challenges when planting cassava

Although cassava is a crop that can adapt easily, it still faces some challenges affecting yield and quality. Here are some common challenges:

1. Pests and diseases:

• White grubs: Larvae of white grubs attack the roots and tubers of cassava, significantly reducing yield.
• Pink mealybugs: Mealybugs suck the sap from the plants, weakening them, reducing yield and tuber quality. They can also act as intermediaries for virus transmission.
• Leaf mosaic disease: Caused by a virus, it changes the color of leaves, stunts the plants, and significantly reduces yield.
• Tubers rot: This occurs during post-harvest storage, reducing the quality and market value of the tubers.

2. Unfavorable weather conditions:

• Drought: Cassava withstands drought better than many other crops, but prolonged drought still affects the development of tubers, reducing yield.
• Flooding: Heavy rain and prolonged flooding can cause tuber rot, affecting yield and quality.
• Storms: Strong winds can topple plants, especially in the tall growth stage, close to harvest.

3. Genetic degeneration: Planting cassava using continuous cuttings over many crops can lead to genetic degeneration, reducing yield and resistance to pests and diseases.

4. Cultivation techniques:

• Inappropriate variety selection: Choosing a variety that is not suitable for local soil and climate conditions can reduce yield.
• Improper planting density: Planting too densely or too sparsely both affect yield.
• Imbalanced fertilization: Lack or excess of nutrients both affect plant development.
• Incorrect care: Improper care, especially in the early stages, can reduce yield.

5. Soil:

• Nutrient-poor soil: Nutrient-poor soil will hinder plant growth and lead to low yield.
• Soil contaminated with acidity or salinity: Cassava is quite sensitive to acidic and saline soils.

Understanding these challenges will help farmers implement effective preventive and remedial measures, thereby increasing the yield and quality of cassava, achieving high economic efficiency.

Fertilization process for cassava plants

Fertilization process helps optimize cassava productivity

Currently, as the Winter-Spring crop season begins, to help farmers in Tay Ninh and other cassava-growing regions increase their yield and profit each season, Baconco proposes the following fertilization process for cassava plants:

Stage 1: Basal fertilization before planting

• Type of fertilizer used: NPK CON CO 20-20-15+TE AVS.
• Dosage: 150-200kg/ha.
• Farmers can additionally combine organic fertilizers (manure, green fertilizers) to help the soil retain moisture and nutrients better.

Stage 2: First top dressing (25-30 days after planting)

• Type of fertilizer and dosage used: farmers can apply NPK CON CO 20-20-15+TE AVS with a dosage of 150-200kg/ha or 200-300kg/ha of NPK CON CÒ 17-7-17+TE(Boron).
• Fertilizing at this stage helps the plant branch out strongly and form early tubers (in combination with weeding and hilling).

Stage 3: Second top dressing (45-60 days after planting)

• Type of fertilizer used: NPK CON CO 17-7-17+TE(Boron).
• Dosage: 200-300kg/ha.
• Fertilizing at this stage helps the tubers develop strongly and increases starch accumulation.

Note: Fertilize when the soil has sufficient moisture; avoid fertilizing during sunny or heavy rainy weather.

Achieving high efficiency in cassava planting depends on proper fertilization techniques. The NPK CON CO duo from Baconco provides optimal nutrition, helping plants grow vigorously and yield outstanding results. Baconco supports farmers, providing scientific solutions for bountiful harvests. Contact us now for consultation!