They are to be harvested before 90 days. The most important disease of tapioca is 'cassava mosaic'in Andhra Pradesh. Only stem cuttings from mosaic free plants should used for planting to minimise the spread. The pests like red mites and scales which attack tapioca plants may be controlled by the crop, controls the vector and there by the spread of the disease. Tapioca becomes ready for harvest by 7-8 months after planting in East Godavari Dist .
Harvesting is done by digging with crow bars.
The fresh tubers are highly perishable and can be stored only for 2-3 days. The planting material is to be stored as whole stem under the shade of trees with stems in verticle position for next planting season.