Tag: Yam

For the Igbo and Yoruba people of Southern Nigeria, it symbolizes prosperity and fertility. For the Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria, the yam crop is not just a harvest, but a symbol of hard work, wealth, and celebration. Since the early days, the harvest of yams represented the start of a new harvest season. […]

Before now, you can buy a kwarai of yam 9k, 15k and so on but the prices have changed. The price for smaller sizes ranges from NGN25,000, NGN30,000 and NGN35,000. Bigger size is from NGN65,000-120,000. But you should have a higher bargaining power. How much is 100 tubers of yam in Benue? ₦185,000.00 per 100 […]

Yams are a major staple in West Africa, where they are consumed mainly as “fufu,” a gelatinous dough. Are yams a staple food? Yams are a main staple of many meals in the tropics. They are even sweeter than sweet potatoes, but starchier. In addition, yams must be cooked in order to be eaten – […]

In the United States, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas), especially those with orange flesh, are often referred to as “yams” In Australia, the tubers of the Microseris lanceolata, or yam daisy, were a staple food of Aboriginal Australians in some regions. Can you get yams in Australia? Yams need a frost-free, coastal climate and succeed best […]

The edible tubers are cultivated largely in Asia and sometimes used in alternative medicine. This species of yam is unique as the tubers can be eaten raw. Chinese yam Order: Dioscoreales Family: Dioscoreaceae Genus: Dioscorea Species: D. polystachya Which country eats yam? Yam is Nigeria’s staple crop where it is celebrated through the yam festivals. […]

Yams were independently domesticated on three different continents: Africa (Dioscorea rotundata), Asia (Dioscorea alata), and the Americas (Dioscorea trifida). 9.1 Africa. 9.2 Brazil. 9.3 Colombia. 9.4 Philippines. 9.5 Vietnam. 9.6 Indonesia. 9.7 Japan. 9.8 India. Which country eat yam the most? The top ranked country, Nigeria, accounted for 67.3 % of yam production in the […]

To achieve crispy fried yam, food vendors have a skill they employ hidden to most people. While the yam is steamy hot on fire, they sprinkle two or three handful of water in the oil to make it crispy. How do you process yam chips? The chips production line should strictly follow these steps: Cleaning […]

In the United States, the terms “yam” and “sweet potato” are used interchangeably, but they are completely different vegetables. Yams are starchy and have a rough, brown exterior. They can grow up to 45 feet long and are eaten in parts of Latin America, West Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. Is yams and sweet potatoes […]

starchy vegetables. Potatoes, corn, peas, parsnips, sweet potato and yams are all examples of starchy vegetables,” Tuck said. “Starchy vegetables provide important nutrients and fibre — however, we only need to eat them in small amounts. Is sweet potato starch or vegetable? starchy vegetablesPotatoes and sweet potatoes are considered starchy vegetables given their high-carb content, […]

JI ONA cluster yam is an Igbo delicacy known as three-leaf yam or bitter yam in English scientifically called dioscorea dumetorum It’s meaty and looks like sweet potatoes. What is a three leaf yam? Dioscorea dumetorum, also known as the bitter yam, cluster yam, or three-leaved yam, is a species of yam in the genus […]

Just like cocoyam, water yam is an incredibly nutrient-dense tuber that is rich in nutrients, water, and dietary fiber. It helps you feel full quickly and prevents spikes in blood sugar. Water yam has a very low glycemic index making it an ideal food for diabetics. Is there sugar in water yam? Water yam contain […]

Because yam plants reproduce via vegetative propagation using tubers, the harvest also supplies planting materials for subsequent cultivation. What type of propagation is yam? Propagation Yams are propagated vegetatively from small tubers. Land should be prepared for planting by plowing and harrowing. Tubers should be planted in trenches to a depth of 15 cm (6 […]

The yam is an important food crop, especially in the so-called ‘yam zone’ of West Africa: total world production is about 19 million tonnes per annum, some 70 per cent of it grown in Nigeria. Although regarded as mainly a source of carbohydrate, some species are nearly as rich in protein as rice or maize. […]

It is true root vegetables are considered taproots, which are loosely defined as roots that grow downward into the ground. Taproots can be subdivided into tuberous roots like sweet potatoes, yams and fleshy roots like carrots and beets. Is yam a fibrous plant? Yams are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Yams are not only […]

Answer. Although yams and sweet potatoes are both angiosperms (flowering plants), they are not related botanically. Yams are a monocot (a plant having one embryonic seed leaf) and from the Dioscoreaceae or Yam family. Is sweet potato a non flowering plant? Plenty of fertilizer and nutrition is required for a sweet potato plant to produce […]

Yams, or Dioscorea, are herbaceous plants. Their stem consists of two parts: an aerial stem which climbs bv winding round a stake and lasts only a year; and an underground stem that can live a long time. The tubers contain reserves to feed the plant and enable it to produce fruits and seeds. Is yam […]

Answer: Tuber crops include both tuberous roots and stem tubers, which act as storage organs.Aerial tubers are called tubercle. A corm, as in elephant foot yam and tannia, is a short, solid, underground stem. Is elephant foot yam a root? Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum, is a tropical tuber crop […]

Root crops, such as cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), yam (Dioscorea spp.) and cocoyams (Xanthosoma spp. and Colocassia spp.), are important in the African diet. They form the bulk of the starchy staples utilized by the majority of the population. Is yam a root or stem? Above: Yam specimen Potatoes and yams technically have modified belowground […]

A pit is dug and then lined with layers of straw. The tubers of yam are then arranged on the layers of straw either horizontally or vertically. This method does not allow for ventilation. The close contact between the tubers of yam also allows for decay to spread easily. How is yam preserved? Freeze for […]

Yams, or Dioscorea, are herbaceous plants. Their stem consists of two parts: an aerial stem which climbs bv winding round a stake and lasts only a year; and an underground stem that can live a long time. The tubers contain reserves to feed the plant and enable it to produce fruits and seeds. Is yam […]