Site selection

• Bambara grows well on well-drained soil, light and sandy loamy soil and it does well on heavier soil.
• It can grow on poor soil that is low in nutrients
• In a proper rotation Bambara groundnut can follow cereals
• Bambara can be intercropped with maize, cassava among others.                  

Field clearing

• Slashers, pangas, rake can be used to clear Bambara ground nuts fields
• Burning can also be applied but it is not recommended in most cases

Ploughing

• Done using either a hand hoe or a plough
• Prepare fields in advance (2 weeks) before planting the seed of Bambara nuts
• A level seedbed is best, but, it can be planted on ridges when very wet Conditions prevail.