Tag: Yam

Yams are closely related to lilies and grasses. Native to Africa and Asia, yams vary in size from that of a small potato to a record 130 pounds (as of 1999). There are over 600 varieties of yams and 95% of these crops are grown in Africa. What countries grow yams? The biggest producer of […]

The adults of yam tuber beetles feed on the tuber making hemispherical holes which reduces quantity and quality of the tubers and predisposed them to rot organisms (Onwueme and Sinhad, 1991). How do you control yam beetles? Preventive methods, such as planting as late in the season as possible and treating planting material with an […]

Super Gro can be used for all kinds of agricultural crops and trees; VEGETABLES: Pumpkin Leaves, Spinach, Cabbage, Carrots, Okra, etc. ROOT CROPS & TUBERS: Yam, Cassava, Cocoyam, etc. Which is the best fertilizer for yam? Yams respond well to Organic Fertilizers like compost – a mixture of decayed organic matter composed of plant parts […]

The roots initially taste starchy, but soon after taste bitter and acrid. The wild yam plant has clusters of small, greenish-white and greenish-yellow flowers. What are the side effects of wild yam? When taken by mouth: Wild yam is possibly safe when used for up to 12 weeks. It’s usually well tolerated, but taking large […]

They are twining vines with shiny, heart-shaped, purple-tinged leaves and grow from underground tubers which have a brown skin and white flesh and can weigh many kilos. Yams require a fertile, well-drained soil with a high organic matter content. Plant at the beginning of summer in areas that receive a wet season. How long it […]

[Google Scholar]), who noted that when yam tubers are cut and planted, setts from the head portion sprout and emerge earliest, followed by those from the tail portion and lastly setts from the middle, which emerge several weeks after those from the head portion. Which part of yam is used for propagation? tuberTraditionally, ‘seed’ yams […]

Good for lowering blood pressure Yam contains the highest level of potassium, along with folate and other nutrients, which subsequently reduces hypertension and regulates the blood vessel for healthy blood flow. Are yams good for high blood pressure? Yams are full of nutrients that aid in heart health. Some of the main nutrients that promote […]

Yams require a fertile, well-drained soil with a high organic matter content. Plant at the beginning of summer in areas that receive a wet season. They will grow in full sun or semi-shade but need a trellis. Plants need plenty of water during the growing season. Can I grow yams from supermarket yams? Hi Kim, […]

For most sweet potato recipes, it’s unnecessary to remove the skin. Nevertheless, certain dishes, such as desserts, are best made without the skins. You can eat sweet potato skins by themselves or leave them on in most recipes, though desserts usually exclude the peel. Do I have to peel yams? Scrub yams thoroughly with a […]

The bottom line. Sweet potato skins are safe to eat and can be easily added to most recipes. They’re rich in fiber, other nutrients, and antioxidants that can help support a healthy gut, increase feelings of fullness, and prevent chronic disease. Why you should not eat potato skins? According to Mondy’s report, the high glycoalkaloid […]

Just like other canned vegetables, canned yams are vulnerable to drastically reduced health value when salt or sugars are added. There is also the danger of some unhealthy canned products when cans become dented or compromised over time. Are canned yams healthy to eat? They’re a great source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants. […]

Unlike sweet potatoes, which can be eaten raw, yams always should be peeled and cooked because they contain many naturally occurring plant toxins including dioscorin. Can a person eat raw sweet potatoes? Turns out a lot of people think you have to cook sweet potatoes before you eat them. But unlike regular potatoes, which contain […]

Starch extraction from roots and tubers uses grating with water and sieves to separate the starch slurry from residual mass. The starch is recovered by decantation or centrifugation. The yam starch extraction is difficult due to high viscosity of the slurry caused by non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). How do you remove starch from sweet potatoes? Most […]

Most yams are white inside. Scratch the skin with your fingernail. If it’s white, it may be a true yam; if it’s orange, it’s probably a sweet potato. This can get confusing, though — there are white and purple sweet potatoes, just as there are reddish and purplish yams. How can you tell a yam? […]

Real yams are entirely different root vegetables that are more like yucca in texture and flavor. They have bumpy, tough brown skin (that looks almost tree trunk-like) with starchy, not sweet flesh. What do True yams taste like? What Do Yams Taste Like? Compared to sweet potatoes, yams have an earthy, neutral taste. They can […]

Dioscorea alata, also known as purple yam, ube (/ˈubɛ/, /ˈubeɪ/), or greater yam, among many other names, is a species of yam (a tuber). The tubers are usually a vivid violet-purple to bright lavender in color (hence the common name), but some range in color from cream to plain white. What is another name for […]

Yam is the name given to several plant species in the genus Dioscorea including Dioscorea alata (white yam), Dioscorea bulbifera (potato yam), Dioscorea cayenensis (yellow yam), Dioscorea esculenta (Asiatic yam) and Dioscorea batatas (Chinese yam) that are grown for their edible tubers. What are the different names of yams? yam murphy. plant. spud. tater. tuber. […]

Yama: Ahimsa Spend a few minutes each day practicing loving-kindness meditation: Start by sending love, peace, joy, and forgiveness to yourself. Then, extend your heart and send those same blessings to a friend or family member. How do I start yoga Yama? Where Do the Yamas Fit in the Eight Limbs of Yoga? Yamas: Social […]

Yam and Niyam are the first two aspects of the eightfold Yoga. Rishi Patanjali has mentioned this in the second pada, Sadhana Pada in the following aphorism : YamniyamsanpranayampranayamBreath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box. Erotic asphyxiation, a BDSM sexual technique where one partner controls the breathing or airway of the other. When […]

Murnong: Australia’s native yam that’s sweet like coconut | SBS Food. What do we call yams in Australia? 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 […]