Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta)

  • Plough or dig the land to a depth of 15-20 cm.
  • Prepare mounds at a spacing of 75 cm x 75 cm
  • Incorporating cattle manure @ 1 kg per mound.
  • Plant the whole tuber, one in each mound and cover completely with soil.
  • Mulch the mounds to maintain optimum temperature and moisture.