Upright position. Used for early planting, during the dry season. The cladode is buried in the ground down to half of the cladode.
Flat position. Suitable for planting during the rainy season. The cladode is placed on the ground and maintained in place with a small stone or a handful of soil. This planting method reduces the risk of rotting associated with high moisture content of the soil.
Planting date. The shoots are highly susceptible to frost damage, and they start emerging 2 to 3 weeks after planting. Planting should therefore be after the risk of frost is over. In the highlands, beles can be planted starting late February until April.
