Environmental condition of Cassava

Temperature

The optimal temperature for the growth Cassava is between 25-29 degrees. However, Cassava can withstand temperatures ranging from 16-38 degrees. When the temperature is below 16 degrees, the growth of Cassava planted from cuttings is delayed, affecting the expansion of shoots, leaf growth, and reducing the quantity of shoots.

Lighting

Cassava requires a lot of sunlight for photosynthesis and to promote the growth of leaves; furthermore, light actively participates in the formation of amylopectin in the tuber.

Humidity

Cassava is not a type of crop that requires high humidity or excessive watering. When there is high humidity or excessive watering, it causes weak growth, such as small, low stems, yellowing leaves, and continuous leaf drop, especially in cassava during harvest, leading to rotting tubers, which is a reason for reduced yield.

 Water requirements

The best growth of cassava occurs at annual rainfall levels ranging from 500 to 5000 millimeters. This level of rainfall can allow Cassava to continue growing throughout the entire summer season, which some other crops cannot endure.

Soil

The type of soil that is suitable for the growth of Cassava is a type of soil that has good fertility, is well-drained, and has good air circulation, free from toxic substances. It is a sandy loam type of soil. Since cassava is a crop that does not require high moisture, planting requires soil preparation to have a drainage system and a soil depth ranging from 50 centimeters to 1 meter.