Yam
Dioscorea
Medium difficulty{Monsoon}
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Sunlight
Full sun for 6+ hours
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Watering
Regular watering during growth
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Min pot size
20" pot
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Start from
Tuber pieces
About Yam
Starchy tuber crop. Nutritious root vegetable.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low
Growth stages
Stage 1
Sprouting
Day 0–60
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 61–120
Stage 3
Tuber Formation
Day 121–180
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 181–240
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