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Dioscorea batatas

Dioscorea batatas

€26,00 EUR
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Plant Description

The Dioscorea batatas, commonly known as the Chinese Yam, is a climbing vine with slender, twining stems that can reach lengths of up to 3 meters. It produces heart-shaped, dark green leaves with prominent veins, arranged alternately along its vines. The tubers are long, cylindrical, and edible, with a smooth, light-brown skin and white, starchy flesh. In late summer, the plant develops small, fragrant white to pale yellow flowers. This yam is known for its culinary and medicinal uses and is prized in many Asian cuisines for its nutritive tubers that have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor.

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Disclaimer: Please keep on mind that the plant may have grown since pictured. Also be aware that most plants change across seasons. If present foliage could have been fallen or change in its color.

Botanical family: Dioscoreaceae

Botanical genus: Dioscorea

Botanical species: Dioscorea batatas

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Cultivation

  • Soil type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter.
  • Watering frequency: Regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Light exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Temperature requirements: Prefers warm climates but tolerates light frost.
  • Fertilization: Enrich soil with organic compost before planting and apply balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
  • Pruning: Not typically required, but you can manage the vine’s growth by pinching tips.
  • Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, and nematodes.

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