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Yam

Yam

Dioscorea spp.

Medium difficulty{Monsoon}
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Sunlight
Full sun for 6+ hours
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Watering
Regular watering during growth
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Min pot size
20" pot
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Start from
Tuber pieces

About Yam

Yams (Jimikand/Suran) are a heavy-feeding tuber crop that requires significant vertical depth. They are excellent for large grow bags if you use a deep, cylindrical container and an improved, high-yielding variety. They are long-duration crops, taking 6-8 months to mature.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Sprouting
Day 0–60
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 61–120
Stage 3
Tuber Formation
Day 121–180
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 181–240

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