How many pounds does Tiegun Yam produce per mu?

Yield per mu of Tiegun Yam

As a type of yam, iron stick yam has the best appearance, but its yield is not particularly high. Generally speaking, the annual yield per mu is about 2,000-3,000 jin, but its market demand is very large.

Profits from planting iron yam

The cost of growing iron stick yam includes rent, water, fertilizer, packaging, logistics, labor, etc. The market price is 10-12 yuan per catty. If the yield is high, the profit per mu can reach 9,000 yuan.

Iron stick yam is a food ingredient that can be used as both medicine and food. Its price is higher than that of ordinary vegetables, and the profit is also relatively substantial. However, it is not recommended for novices to plant it blindly. They must do a good market analysis.

High-yield planting technology of iron stick yam

1. Variety selection

When planting iron stick yam, you need to choose the variety according to the specific local conditions. Cut it into pieces before planting, then dry it in the sun and disinfect it, and soak it in a carbendazim solution.

2. Soil selection

Iron stick yam prefers a high terrain, deep soil, and slightly acidic growing environment. Before planting, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer, superphosphate, etc. should be added as base fertilizer.

3. Planting

Iron stick yam is mostly planted in spring. When the temperature is stable at above 10℃, trenches are dug on the ridges and the seed blocks are placed in, and finally covered with fine soil.