Description: -Dioscorea japonica is a vining perennial vegetable with edible tubers and bulbils aka 'yam berries'.-Planting bulbils is a method of clonal propagation.-5 bulbils are in each 'seed' pack.COMMON NAMES: Japanese Mountain Yam, YamaimoLATIN NAME: Dioscorea japonicaZONE HARDINESS: 7-12PLANTING: Store bulbils at room temperature until ready for planting. Plant in spring as you would a seed, in pots or directly into the ground. Unlike a seed, they are clones, producing genetically identical plants. Provide a trellis.HARVESTING TUBERS: Dioscorea japonica is known for being easier to harvest than the deep tap rooting varieties of Dioscorea polystachya/opposita. This selection's tubers branch out from the main stem forming a cluster of smaller sized tubers.HARVESTING BULBILS: Grow up a trellis such as an arched cattle panel. Once ripe, place a tarp on the ground and shake the trellis, thereby raining bulbils for easy collection.EDIBILITY: Bulbils can be cooked as bite-sized potatoes. They taste good, and once established can have prolific harvests. The tubers are delicious.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Golconda, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-30T03:30:03.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Interwoven Permaculture
Type: bulbil
Genus: Dioscorea
Common Name: Japanese Yam
