How and when to plant yam

Yam planting time and month

When to plant yam in spring

Yams are usually planted in April in spring, which is around the Qingming Festival. The time cannot be too early or too late, otherwise it will affect its germination and it will be inconvenient to manage.

When to plant yam in summer

Yams are usually planted in early June in the summer. They require loose, fertile, well-drained soil, and should be planted in places where yams have not been planted in recent years to avoid repeated cropping.

When to plant yam in autumn

In autumn, yam is usually planted in September. It needs to be maintained in a suitable temperature environment and sufficient water environment, and it is also necessary to apply appropriate amounts of fertilizers at normal times.

When to plant yam in winter

Yams can be planted in November in winter, but they require a suitable temperature environment. Generally, the ground will be covered with film, and it is most suitable for planting when the low temperature reaches 9 degrees and the temperature is 13 degrees.

Yam planting methods and steps

When planting yam, you need to select suitable seeds first. They must be full and preferably seeds grown in the same year, otherwise it will affect the yield. When planting, you need to use loose and fertile soil, and there must be a suitable temperature environment and sufficient sunlight.