Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important annual food grown throughout Nigeria. It is tuberous and has the ability to thrive in poor soil and considerable resistance to drought but gives high yield when cultivated on rich and well-drained soil and favourable climatic conditions. It takes 1-2 years to reach maturity depending on cultivar planted. The production of cassava is done throughout the year which makes it preferable to seasonal crops.
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