Description: This is an improved selection with particularly large bulbils for the species. It is the same strain used in the Experimental Farm Networks community-supported yield trial. If you are interested in participating in the research there is a possibility of receiving this material from EFN for free. Dioscorea polystachya is a vining perennial vegetable with edible tubers and bulbils aka 'yam berries'. 5 bulbils are in each 'seed' pack. Every bulbil received will not necessarily be their maximum size. Growing from bulbils creates clones, so even a smaller-sized bulbil will have the same genetics from this improved selection. LATIN: Dioscorea polystachya aka Dioscorea opposita aka Dioscorea batatasZONE HARDINESS: 4-11PLANTING: Store bulbils at room temperature until ready for planting. Plant in spring as you would a seed, in pots, or directly into the ground. Unlike a seed, they are clones, producing genetically identical plants. Provide a trellis.HARVESTING: Grow up a trellis such as an arched cattle panel. Once ripe, place a tarp on the ground and shake the trellis, thereby raining bulbils for easy collection.EDIBILITY: Bulbils can be cooked as bite-sized potatoes. They taste good, and once established can have prolific harvests. In Chinese medicine, the tubers are a longevity tonic named Shan Yao.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Golconda, Illinois
End Time: 2024-01-31T18:07:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Interwoven Permaculture Farm
Type: Bulbil
Common Name: Yam
