Lesser Yam (Dioscorea esculenta)

At the time of land preparation
  • Cattle manure or compost - 10-15 t/ha
Fertilizer dosage
  • N:P2O5:K2O-80:60:80 kg/ha
    Method of application
    • Within a week after sprouting
      • 1/2 dose of N (40kg/ha)
      • Full dose of P2O5 (60kg/ha)
      • 1/2 dose of K2O (40kg/ha)
    • One month after planting
      • Remaining half of N (40 kg/ha)
      • Remaining half of K2O (40 kg/ha)