Evaluation of sequential and mixed row intercropping in cassava

Abstract

The prospectus of sequential intercropping of cassava, planted in paired row with groundnut/cowpea and mixed row intercropping with groundnut+redgram was studied in a field trial. Groundnut and cowpea was successful as a Kharif intercrop. The Rabi intercrops sown in sequence to Kharif intercrop failed to give economic yield. Mixed row intercropping of cassava with groundnut + redgram gave the highest benefit : cost ratio followed by cassava+groundnut. None of the intercrops affected the cassava yield.