Oatmeal Farm Network | Cassava Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Agria	A Colombian variety known for its high starch content, suitable for industrial processing.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Amachara	A variety grown in Nigeria known for its sweetness and low cyanide content.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Arari	An indigenous variety grown in Brazil, prized for its resistance to drought and pests.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Bonoua	A traditional Ivorian variety known for its sweet taste and high starch content.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
BRA 383	A Brazilian variety known for its high yields and starch production.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Cacao	A unique variety from South America known for its distinctive flavor and large tubers.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
CR 36-5	A Costa Rican cassava variety bred for high yield and pest resistance.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Ezigbo	A Nigerian variety known for its good yield and low cyanogenic glucoside content.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
IAC 12	A variety from Brazil that is widely used for both food and biofuel production due to its high yield.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
IITA-TMS-IBA011371	A hybrid cassava variety bred by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, known for its pest resistance and high yields.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
IITA-TMS-IBA070593	A recently bred hybrid variety known for its high yield, fast maturity, and disease resistance.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
KM 94	A Vietnamese variety known for its high yield and suitability for industrial starch production.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Magana	A variety developed in Tanzania for its high yield and tolerance to drought and disease.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Mahin	A Thai variety known for high yields and low toxicity levels, making it ideal for food consumption.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Malayan Yellow	A Southeast Asian variety recognized for its high starch content and pest resistance.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Maniapamba	A hybrid variety from Mozambique, recognized for its resistance to pests and diseases.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Manihot Esculenta	A wild variety of cassava that is used in cross-breeding for improved resistance traits.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
MCol 22	A popular cassava variety known for its high starch content and resistance to pests.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
MM96/1632	A hybrid variety grown in East Africa with high tolerance to drought and mosaic virus.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
NASE 14	An improved Ugandan variety with high starch content and resistance to mosaic disease.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Nziva	A variety from East Africa with good drought tolerance and high yields, often grown by smallholder farmers.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Oko-Iyawo	A West African variety, traditionally grown for both food and industrial starch production.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Preta	A traditional variety from Brazil known for its rich flavor and high nutritional value.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Rayong 60	A variety from Thailand known for its resistance to diseases and pests, and its ability to grow in marginal soils.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Rayong 9	Another Thai variety prized for its high starch content and resistance to pests.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Sawa Sawa	A Kenyan variety known for its high yield and quick maturity, ideal for small-scale farmers.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
SM 909-25	A Tanzanian variety bred for high yields, drought resistance, and quick maturity.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Sweet Cassava	Low in cyanogenic glycosides and can be safely consumed after basic cooking.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
TME 419	One of the most widely cultivated cassava varieties in Africa, known for its disease resistance and high yields.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
TMS 30572	A Nigerian cassava variety, resistant to cassava mosaic virus and highly productive.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
TMS 98/0505	A variety developed for high root yield and disease resistance in sub-Saharan Africa.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Variegata	Bitter Cassava (Manihot esculenta 'Variegata') is an edible root vegetable native to Central and South America. It grows to about 3-5 feet in height and has persistent, variegated green and white leaves. The long, tuberous, starchy roots vary in colour from white to yellow or even purple. Bitter Cassava makes a good substitute for potatoes in many dishes and can be roasted, mashed, or boiled and used in soups, stews, and curries. Its leaves can also be eaten. As its name implies, this variety of	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High
Waxy Cassava	A type of cassava that produces waxy starch, which is valuable for industrial applications.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	4 - 8	13A	High