Planting Winged Yam (Dioscorea alata) from the Grocery Store - Ninja Gardening - Episode 21

I found some Winged Yam (Dioscorea alata) tubers at one of my local Asian food grocery stores. They were so cheap I bought ...

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Key insights about video Planting Winged Yam (Dioscorea alata) from the Grocery Store - Ninja Gardening - Episode 21

💡 Growing yams from purchased tubers can be expensive, so finding a cheaper option is beneficial.

💡 Yam tubers can be purchased at Asian markets for a fraction of the price compared to buying them online.

💡 By allowing the yam to die back and storing it in the garage, it may sprout again the following year.

💡 When potting the yam, it is important to orient it correctly to allow for natural growth.

💡 The yam tuber should be planted in the center of the pot, with soil placed around it.

💡 It is not necessary to plant the yam tuber at the very bottom of the pot, as the roots will naturally pull the vine and tuber down.

💡 The vine of a yam can grow several feet deep, so planting it slightly higher in the pot allows for natural settling and growth.

Timestamped Summary

00:08 The host introduces himself as the plant assassin and talks about growing yams.

00:16 He mentions that yams can get expensive if purchased online, so he found a cheaper option at an Asian market.

01:00 He shows the tuber of a water yam and mentions that it has sprouted buds.

01:39 The host plans to let the yam die back and move it to his garage before winter.

02:05 He pots the yam and explains how to orient it in the pot to allow it to grow naturally.

03:38 He mentions that the yam will start forming offshoots and wants it to be oriented correctly in the pot.

04:34 The host explains that he is planting the yam in the center of the pot to give it room to grow.

05:47 He covers the yam with soil and plans to put some bark on top before taking it outside.

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Q&A

What is the purpose of this video?

The purpose of this video is to discuss growing yams and an easy way to obtain genetic material for experimentation.

Where did the host originally purchase yams?

The host originally purchased yams off of eBay.

Why did the host decide to try a different method of obtaining yams?

The host found that purchasing yams off of eBay could be expensive, especially with the added cost of shipping.

How does the host plan to grow the yam?

The host plans to pot the yam and see how well it sprouts before winter comes. If it dies back down to the surface, the host will move it in the garage and see if it sprouts again next year.

How much did the yam cost at the local Asian market?

The yam was purchased for under $2 at the local Asian market.

How does the host pot the yam?

The host pots the yam by orientating it with the vines coming off the top and the tuber portion having fibrous roots. This allows the plant to grow naturally.

What is the reason for planting the yam in the center of the pot?

The host plants the yam in the center of the pot to ensure it has enough room to grow.