How to propagate yam

How to propagate yam

Bud propagation

There are usually multiple methods of propagation of yam. Let us introduce them one by one below. First, we can use the yam with tender sprouts on the top for reproduction. Cut off the top of the yam with tender sprouts and plant it in the soil. This method of reproduction can make it grow and mature faster. However, this method also has disadvantages, because each yam has only one bud on the top, so it cannot be propagated on a large scale and the propagation efficiency is low, so it is not suitable for large-scale propagation.

Segmented reproduction

Another method is to select the upper end of the yam and then divide it into sections. Because the yam at the upper end can take root and sprout quickly, it has a stronger growth ability. This method can be planted on a large scale, but due to unstable factors, some yams grow poorly and generally need to be processed, which is time-consuming.

Yam bean propagation

Other methods have their drawbacks, so people usually come up with a more perfect method. People keep the yam beans produced in the previous year, and wait until the planting season to plant the yam beans on large tracts of land. This method effectively prevents unnecessary problems and can grow rapidly, not only doubling the quantity, but also ensuring the output quantity.

Other considerations

When planting yam, it is best to choose fertile, well-drained, and slightly dry sandy soil. Before germination, it is necessary to apply a certain amount of organic fertilizer to help the seedlings grow and develop quickly. In the early stages, yam does not need to be watered, as this will encourage its roots to extend downward. After about ten months, give the yam a thorough irrigation to allow its roots to grow healthily.