Ochroma pyramidale known as "balsa", is a timber species that grows wild in the Amazon rainforest and constitutes one of the main economic resources of Ecuador, where it is cultivated on a large scale. The wood (log) is used for the construction of houses and boats, manufacture of numerous household utensils and handicrafts, among others.The objective of this research is to know the processes that are carried out in the agronomic management of the raft crop (Ochroma pyramidale), in order to guarantee its success in the total crop cycle, as well as the importance that the raft has. in Ecuador.The conclusions of this research are projected to use with responsibility each and every one of the processes carried out in the raft cultivation cycle, since by ensuring correct management, Ecuador will continue to be a pioneer in the production and export of this product.Ochroma pyramidale known as "balsa", is a timber species that grows wild in the Amazon rainforest and constitutes one of the main economic resources of Ecuador, where it is cultivated on a large scale. The wood (log) is used for the construction of houses and boats, manufacture of numerous household utensils and handicrafts, among others.The objective of this research is to know the processes that are carried out in the agronomic management of the raft crop (Ochroma pyramidale), in order to guarantee its success in the total crop cycle, as well as the importance that the raft has. in Ecuador.The conclusions of this research are projected to use with responsibility each and every one of the processes carried out in the raft cultivation cycle, since by ensuring correct management, Ecuador will continue to be a pioneer in the production and export of this product.Ochroma pyramidale conocida como "balsa", es una especie maderable que crece silvestre en la selva amazónica y constituye uno de los principales recursos económicos de Ecuador, donde se la cultiva a gran escala. La madera (leño) se utiliza para la construcción de viviendas y embarcaciones, fabricación de numerosos utensilios de uso doméstico y artesanías, entre otros.La presente investigación, tiene como objetivo conocer los procesos que se llevan a cabo en el manejo agronómico del cultivo de balsa (Ochroma pyramidale), para asì garantizar su éxito en el ciclo total del cultivo, asì mismo se destacarà la importancia que la balsa tiene en el Ecuador. Las conclusiones de esta investigación se proyectan a emplear con responsabilidad todos y cada uno de los procesos que se llevan a cabo en el ciclo del cultivo de balsa, ya que asegurando un correcto manejo el Ecuador seguirà siendo pionero en la producción y exportación de este producto.