Planting True Yam Seed - Ninja Gardening - Episode 88

True yam seeds are not the bulbils that are often sold as seed. I have seeds from two yam species (Dioscorea altissima and ...

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Key insights about video Planting True Yam Seed - Ninja Gardening - Episode 88

🌱 Yam seeds are not true seeds, but rather a form of vegetative propagation.

🌱 This particular species of yam, Dioscorea Tomentosa, is actually very tropical and not suitable for Zone 5.

🌱 It is important to use well-drained soil, such as cactus mix, when planting yam seeds.

🌱 Yam seeds have a wing-like structure that helps them disperse through the air when they fall off the plant.

🌱 The Yam species from Thailand, Dioscorea Pseudo Tomentosa, has round seeds that have a similar dispersal mechanism.

🌱 The sprouting period for yam seeds can be quite irregular, ranging from one week to up to 16 or 20 weeks.

🌱 Yam seeds require a warm environment to sprout, so it is recommended to keep them indoors.

Timestamped Summary

01:38 The YouTuber mentions that the yam seeds he purchased are not actually edible and are very tropical in nature.

02:04 The YouTuber begins to plant the yam seeds in a pot filled with cactus mix, as yam seeds cannot get waterlogged and require well-drained soil.

03:25 The YouTuber plants the seeds in the pot, placing them around the outside and lightly burying them in a quarter inch of soil.

04:59 The YouTuber waters the planted seeds and covers them with a plastic vegetable bag to create a humid environment.

05:38 The YouTuber mentions that yam seeds have a rather irregular sprouting period, ranging from a week to 16 or 20 weeks.

06:11 The YouTuber moves the pot indoors as yams need a warmer environment to sprout their seeds.

06:25 The YouTuber asks viewers to like and subscribe to his channel if they found the video informative.

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Q&A

What are yam seeds?

Yam seeds are not true seeds, but rather vegetative propagation materials that are similar to maple seeds.

Can yam seeds grow in zone 5?

No, yam seeds are actually very tropical and require zone 10 or 11 to grow successfully.

How should yam seeds be planted?

Yam seeds should be lightly buried, about a quarter inch deep, in well-drained soil, such as cactus mix.

How long does it take for yam seeds to sprout?

Yam seeds have an irregular sprouting period and can take anywhere from a week to 16 or 20 weeks to sprout.

Can yam seeds be shipped overseas?

Shipping yam seeds overseas can be difficult, as the seeds can die if they dry out during transit.

Are yam seeds edible?

The seller of the yam seeds mentioned in the video claimed that they are edible, but this may not be the case for all yam species. It is important to research the specific yam species before consuming.

Planting True Yam Seed - Ninja Gardening - Episode 88

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