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Elephant Foot Yam (Jimikand / Suran)

Elephant Foot Yam (Jimikand / Suran)

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Plant cut pieces of mature corm (with at least one bud) 4-6 inches deep

About Elephant Foot Yam (Jimikand / Suran)

A robust, highly profitable underground tuber crop. Produces a single, thick, umbrella-like stem. Extremely easy to grow but requires patience (6-8 months).

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate (50–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 030
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 31120
Stage 3
Tuber Formation
Day 121200
Stage 4
Maturation
Day 201240
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 241260

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