Dioscorea batatas
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Root
Carbon farming, Fragrant
Description
Tubers - prepared for consumption. The tubers have a floury texture and a pleasant potato-like taste. They can be prepared in various ways, such as boiling, baking, frying, mashing, grinding, and adding to soups. They can be well preserved in the ground and harvested as needed, especially in winter. These tubers are of top quality and can serve as a staple food. Arrowroot can be obtained from these tubers, although this is less effective as a thickening agent than the starch from D. japonica. The tubers contain about 20% starch, 75% water, 0.1% vitamin B1, and 10-15 mg% vitamin C. The fruit has a starch-rich flavor and is considered very beneficial for health. The antenna tubers of this plant are known to be very tasty and can be eaten. Carbon Farming - Stacked Crop.
Harvest Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Provides shade and attracts pollinators for the yam. |
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Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood |
Helps to fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting neighboring plants. |
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Jasminum officinale Jessamine, Poet's jasmine |
Attracts beneficial insects which can help in pest control. |
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Carya illinoinensis Pecans |
Provides nutrient-rich leaf mulch for the yam and improves soil structure. |
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Betula pubescens White Birch, Downy birch |
Its roots can help to aerate the soil, enhancing yam growth. |
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Salix alba Willow |
Provides wind protection and improves soil moisture retention. |
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Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Enhances biodiversity in the area, improving ecosystem health. |