Yam bean can be used as the seed of Chinese yam, but the maturity will be slower. Generally, fresh yam bean and yam bean last year can be used as seeds as long as they are preserved properly. Yam bean can be planted in April in spring. Before planting, it should be put in wet sand to accelerate germination. After sprouting, it should be planted in loose and breathable sandy soil, and the interval should not be too close, otherwise it will grow unevenly.

Can yam bean be a seed?

Yam bean is the abnormal organ on the ground of Chinese yam, and yam bean can also be used as the seed of Chinese yam, but the mature one will be slower. Generally, as long as the preservation method is proper, fresh yam bean and yam bean last year can be used as seeds.

Yam bean is usually selected as the seed, and yam bean with full color, weight of about 200g and size of less than 3cm should be selected. Generally, there are three better varieties in yam bean: Ermao long yam, Fine Wool Yam and Japanese Yam.

Seed Propagation in yam bean

Yam bean's seeds, which have membrane paper wings during the growing period, will become bulbous buds like fruits when they are fully grown, which is somewhat different from the seeds of other plants. Generally, when spreading seeds, there is no other mode of transmission except artificial picking and self-reproduction.

Seed Planting in yam bean

Yam bean's seeds are usually planted in April in spring. Before planting, yam bean's seeds need to be placed in wet sand to accelerate germination, and then they should be planted in loose and breathable sandy soil. When planting, we should also pay attention to the interval, otherwise the seeds will compete for nutrients and lead to uneven growth.