Roots & tubers
Cassava
Tropical shrub grown from stems for starchy roots.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Plant cuttings · Not generally recommended
Temperate
Plant cuttings · Oct–Dec
Core months: October, November, December
Subtropical
Plant cuttings · Sep–Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Tropical
Plant cuttings · Oct–Jan
Core months: January, October, November, December
Arid
Plant cuttings · Oct–Nov
Core months: October, November
Getting started
Plant mature stem cuttings from a known edible low-cyanide cultivar.
The right conditions
A long warm frost-free season, sun and free drainage.
As it grows
Keep weed-free while young, water during establishment and allow room for the shrub.
Ready to harvest
Lift mature roots as needed; quality declines after harvest, so process promptly.
Important cautions
Cassava contains cyanogenic compounds. Never eat raw; use a known edible cultivar and follow established preparation methods.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed under the approved horticultural-synthesis method; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.