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Yam (Dioscorea)

Sown Apr–May · 8–10 months to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for yam (dioscorea).

Its window is Apr–May. That opens in April, 7 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same vegetable group — soonest to crop first

Amaranth (Leafy) 30–45 days Arugula 30–45 days Spinach (Palak) 35–50 days Mizuna 35–50 days Komatsuna 35–50 days Radish 40–60 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Apr–May
Duration 8–10 mo
Spacing 90 × 60 cm
Soil pH 5.5–6.5
Water 1200–1800 mm
Temperature 25–32 °C
Seed rate 2000–2500 kg
Yield 20–30 t
Watch for Anthracnose, nematode

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Yam (Dioscorea)

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