How long does cassava take to grow?

Cassava is ready to harvest in about 270 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Cassava

Plant cassava by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Cassava planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Jan 24

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Cassava is ready to harvest in about 270 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of cassava in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with cassava

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Birds Crickets Bacterial Soft Rot Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury

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When to plant cassava in your zone

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