• Harvesting period - 9-11 months after planting.
• Harvesting indices - older leaves start yellowing and drying
• As the corms and cormels do not deteriorate if left unharvested, harvesting can be done from 6 months till 10-12 months.
• If mature cormels are not harvested, most of them will sprout at rain, become watery and less suitable for consumption.

Post harvest storage of seed tubers

• Curing of the corms and cormels is done under sunlight for 4-5 days.
• They can also be stored by embedding in dry soil or sand for a period of 4-5 months under ventilated, dry and semi dark conditions.
• Care should be taken to avoid injury to the corms and cormels while harvesting.