The aim of this research was to evaluate cassava crop management practices in thirteen counties of Southwest area of Bahia State. There were used 848 questionnaires during the first semester of 2005. The sampling was taken in each one of counties, with data about utilized varieties, source of the cassava cuttings, planting period, planting method and spacing, intercropping, weed management, pests and diseases control, and harvest time. The data were submitted to simple frequency analysis of the alternatives showed in the questionaires using the SAEG 9.1 and Excel software. The production system was characterized by low adoption of agricultural technologies. Most of the farmers do not use proper and regular plant spacing, prevailing the cultivation of traditional varieties, harvested generally with 18 a 24 months after the planting which is done mainly in intercropping with common bean and maize.
Manihot esculenta Crantz; production; management practices
