When to Plant Cassava in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 15 to December 10, and expect your first harvest around December 10. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Cassava planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
Dec 10
Cassava is ready to harvest in about 270 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Cassava planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
Nov 26
Cassava is ready to harvest in about 270 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with cassava
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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