1、 How long

Yam generally takes six months from planting to harvest. The plant is usually planted in April and harvested after frost. Of course, because it is kept underground, it can also easily survive the winter and wait until the next spring. This plant rarely propagates with seeds and is usually planted with rhizomes, spare seeds or reed heads

2、 Planting method

1. Rhizome planting: Rhizome propagation is a common propagation method of yam. There is no problem whether it is ground or potted. Cut the harvested yam rhizome into sections with a length of about 10cm. In order to avoid incision infection, it is usually necessary to apply plant ash and put it in a ventilated place to dry for 3-5 days. When the wound heals, it can be planted in the soil

2. Planting of lingyuzi: lingyuzi is the Pearl bud of yam. It usually grows between leaf axils and has a large number. When the plants are ripe and picked, they can be removed and collected, dried for 2-3 days, and then stored in wooden barrels or gunny bags. The temperature is controlled at about 5 ℃. When spring comes, select the ones with large particles and no disease and injury for planting. Generally, the south is in March and the north is in April. After planting, it is covered with a layer of soil and watered appropriately

3. Reed head planting: reed head is a part of the rhizome of yam, that is, the thinnest place. Its top has buds, so it can be used for planting. It is usually cut and stored in sand during harvest, and taken out for planting in April of spring. Generally, it needs to be dried for a few days. When the section is dry and cracked and the skin is gray, it can be soaked in carbendazim, and then it can be planted. Generally, it should be placed horizontally, filled with soil and poured with water once