Land Preparation

• Plough or dig the land up to a depth of 15-20 cm.
• Dig pits of size 45 x 45 x 45 cm at a distance of 1 x 1 m.
• Fill up three fourth of the pits with 1-1.25 kg cattle manure or compost and mix with top soil.

Planting

• Cut the tubers into pieces weighing about 250-300 gm
• Dip the pieces in cowdung slurry and allow to dry under the shade before planting.
• Plant the cut tuber pieces and completely cover the pit with leafy materials to conserve soil moisture and maintain optimum temperature.