Tuber damage during harvest
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Tuber damage during harvest?
Yams can grow very deep. Pulling the vine or using a sharp spade carelessly will snap or slice the fragile tuber.
How to treat Tuber damage during harvest
Eat damaged yams immediately, as cuts invite rot and prevent long-term storage.
How to prevent Tuber damage during harvest
Grow in deep, loose soil or large grow bags. Dig carefully with hands or a blunt trowel starting from the outside edge of the pot.
Crops commonly affected
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