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
Bitter Cassava	A variety with high cyanogenic glycosides, requiring proper processing before consumption.	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	A unique ornamental cassava variety with variegated leaves, commonly grown in tropical gardens.	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