yam-dioscorea
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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
African yam (varieties of the genus Dioscorea) fits well into Assam's humid and warm climate when you match variety and management to local conditions.
Choose the right yam species and varieties There are several yam species; the most common for West and Central African lowland cotton areas are white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and water yam (Dioscorea alata).
Yams (tuberous Dioscorea species commonly called greater yam, purple yam and lesser yam) suit warm, humid to sub-humid climates.
Introduction African yam (varieties of the Dioscorea group such as water yam and white yam) can be a useful tuber crop in parts of Gujarat when you match variety, planting time and care to local conditions.
Yam (Dioscorea species) suits Tripura’s warm, humid climate and is a good crop for hills and terrace edges.
African yam (Dioscorea spp.) can be a promising tuber crop for parts of Maharashtra with warm, humid conditions and well-drained soils.
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