elephant-foot-yam
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From our crop reference
Yam (Dioscorea) is a vegetable crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Apr–May and expect to harvest in 8–10 mo. It wants a pH of 5.5–6.5 (slightly acid) and 25–32°C. Plant at 90 × 60 cm, allowing 2000–2500 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 20–30 t. Watch for anthracnose, nematode.
Growing Yam (Dioscorea)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Elephant Bush is forgiving, but following these steps will ensure a near 100% success rate and faster establishment, saving you time and money.
For Commercial Planting: Create long raised beds, about 2-3 feet wide and at least 1 foot high.
A small plant can grow into a 3-4 foot shrub in just a couple of years.
Why the Coimbatore Elephant Bush is Far More Than Just a Plant In the landscape of Indian agriculture, where water is increasingly precious and markets are ever-changing, a quiet revolution is taking place.
For Elephant Bush, getting the soil and site right is 90% of the battle.
Crop duration and harvest Elephant foot yam matures in about 9–12 months after planting, depending on variety and growing conditions.
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