This is a list of improved cassava varieties released in Ghana. It is a reference for farmers in deciding the choice of variety they may prefer and the facts about it.
Read also: Detailed guide to good cassava cultivation
Cassava varieties and their characteristics
| Variety | Year Released | Maturity Period(Months) | Mean Root Yield(T/ha) | Total Dry Matter(%) | Uses | CMD Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afisiafi | 1993 | 12-15 | 28-35 | 32 | Starch, flour, gari | Tolerant |
| Abasafitaa | 1993 | 12-15 | 29-35 | 35 | Starch, flour, gari | Tolerant |
| Tekbankye | 1997 | 12-15 | 30-40 | 30 | fufu, ampesi, gari | Susceptible |
| Dokuduade | 2005 | 12 | 35-40 | 30 | Starch, gari | Resistant |
| Agbelifia | 2005 | 12 | 40-45 | 33 | Starch, gari | Resistant |
| Essam bankye | 2005 | 12 | 40-50 | 35 | Flour, gari | Resistant |
| Bankyehemaa | 2005 | 9-12 | 40-50 | 32 | Flour, gari, fufu | Resistant |
| Capevars bankye | 2005 | 9-12 | 30-35 | 30 | Flour, gari, fufu, starch | Resistant |
| Bankye botan | 2005 | 12-15 | 25-30 | 28 | Flour, gari, starch | Tolerant |
| Eskamaye | 2005 | 15-18 | 16-23 | 25 | Tuo, konkonte | Tolerant |
| Filindiakong | 2005 | 15-18 | 16-20 | 28 | Tuo, konkonte | Tolerant |
| Nyerikobga | 2005 | 15-18 | 17-29 | 30 | Tuo, konkonte | Tolerant |
| Nkabom | 2005 | 12-15 | 28-32 | 32 | Starch, fufu | Tolerant |
| IFAD | 2005 | 12-15 | 30-35 | 30 | Starch, fufu | Tolerant |
| Ampong | 2010 | 12 | 40-50 | 36 | Flour, Starch, fufu | Resistant |
| Broni Bankye | 2010 | 12 | 40-45 | 33 | Flour, bakery products | Resistant |
| Sika bankye | 2010 | 12 | 40-45 | 36 | Flour, Starch | Tolerant |
| Otuhia | 2010 | 12 | 35-40 | 39 | Flour, Starch | Resistant |
Source: rtimpknowledgecenter.blogspot.com
Abbreviations:
CMD - Cassava Mosaic Disease
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Hi, i intend to go into commercial cassava farming in the North purposely for flour and starch.
which Varieties would you recommend for me please.
And thanks very much for this site..is really educative and helpful.
Afisiafi is recommended for starch and flour production in the North.
Thanks, Habi Baba.
Afrane
This means that one is settling for a lower yield of 28-35T/H instead of, say, Agbelifia or Sika bankye. Any special reasons for your recommendations? Will these other high-yield varieties thrive in the North? I have a large tract of land and want to put cassava on it. Please advice.
There are varieties that suit the various climatic regions in Ghana, basically the forest region and savanna. Fillindiakong, Eskamaye, Nyerikobga and Afisiafi are the varieties that have shown high productivity in the savanna.
Other varieties may not be as productive as the ones bred for the Northern climate.
Thank you, Alex.
I want to know if there is a type of cassava that maturs in 6months
Yes, Nana Kwaku. There are.
Esiabayaa (local variety) is one of those.
The nature of such varieties is that they form tubers that can be harvested and eaten by six months. However, the tubers do not get big until you allow them on the field a couple of months longer, depending on the variety. Some six-months varieties, after forming tubers, will rot if not harvested before nine months. Others can stay longer for even 2 years.
Please, I need information on the variety of cassava that produces most starch among the above. Drought, pest an disease resistance are also the characteristics I will well appreciate if you could get me those info. I will need information on the following also;
1) Where I can get bulldozer to hire for land preparation and how much it will cost to prepare a unit hector.
2) Start producing plant, where to get one and probably how much it can cost.
3) If your office is located anywhere in Accra and if it is opened to the public, direct me so I can come for more enquiries. Thank you so much.
Sampson, from the table of improved varieties, several of them are suited for the production of starch. However, the location of the farm may help to narrow the options. Moreso, there is a number of them which are drought and disease tolerant. It is important to also note that, to have a good cassava farm, which can survive dry spell and be free of diseases and pest, you will need to consider a number of factors including, site selection, land preparation, planting materials selection and preparation amongst others. Read Detailed guide to good cassava cultivation.
For responses to questions 1 and 2, please start a discussion at the Crops Forum. Members are there to help.
Our office is in Kumasi. You can still get in touch with us through our contact.
Thanks a lot for your interest.
Great site …
Thank you, Evans.
Have plans to grow for starch.l will want to know how to get planting materials, how much will it cost per hectate,what is the yield per hectare of say otuhia.
Kindly reply me to make informed decision.
How about planting in the current rainy season.
Thank you.
Thanks, Alfred.
Permit me to break your inquiry down and reply.
1. Depending on the location, the size of the farm and preferred variety, there are a couple of areas to get your materials, eg. Mampong.
2. Again, the cost of production differs from area to area. We can, however, outline the various activities and resources required, so you can cost them according to your area.
3. Please find information on the various varieties and their yields at Facts about improved cassava varieties in Ghana.
4. Yes, considering the amount of rainfall recently, you can plant in the current season.
Hope these help.
Wow thank goodness I’ve found myself here. Information available here and ones I’m going to pursue your organisation for will be of great help to my cassava farming. God bless you
Thanks Alex. We love to go with you all the way through. Contact anytime. God bless you too.
I am starting cassava farming this year. Which of these; Ampong, Broni bankye and Utuhia or any other, will do well in the northern region? Specifically around Bimbilla.
How may you assist me get the planting materials and at what cost per acre.
Kind regards,
Latif
Thanks Latif for taking time to comment. Fillindiakong, Eskamaye, Nyerikobga and Afisiafi are also good varieties for Northern Ghana.For discussions on planting materials acquisition, please contact us.
Which variety can be produced in Northern Ghana?
Fillindiakong, Eskamaye, Nyerikobga and Afisiafi are all good varieties for Northern Ghana. Thanks you Joseph.
I have dried cassava in Tamale for sale. where do I get buyers?
Joseph, we do not have a ready list of dried cassava buyers. We will however, not hesitate to get back to you when we do.
Best regards.
I want to begin cultivation of a cassava farm outside Accra. I am seeking the adise from experts, who can advise me on which variety to plant. I intend to produce cassava start and flour in the future in commercial quantities.
Thank you
Sincerely
Thanks Dr. Manboah-Rockson. Bankyehemaa, Ampong and Esambankye can very well serve the purpose of flour and starch with additional quality of CMB resistance. The availability of planting materials is also a factor you may need to consider. In the choice of a variety a couple of factors like disease resistance, also come into play and the table serves as good guide.
I am multiplying more of this variety in Atiwa for our farmers due to its great qualities. Thanx for this post.
Great work Samuel, we would be glad to know how it goes. All the best.
Will surely share the experience by the Grace of GOD!!!
I have cultivated this variety this year n must confess its a really good one. very fast growing also regardless of rainfall absence
Great. It is really and the yield is good even under such weather conditions. You can take a look at our updated report: http://www.agrihomegh.com/cassava-demonstration/
as again is der any improvise way of knowing the planting material is 20-25cm long?
OK, take note of the nodes. 5-7 notes on each stick (cuttings)
am really educated with this piece as an amateur cassava farmer