Yam bean and Chinese yam grow on the same tree 1, yes.
Yam bean and Dioscorea opposita grow on the same tree, both of which are fruits produced by Dioscoreaceae plants. Among them, yam bean grows in the axils of plants, and its shape is kidney-shaped or ovoid, with a diameter of one to two centimeters, while Dioscorea opposita is a block-shaped stem of the underground part of Dioscorea opposita, usually long, with a length of 30 to 60 centimeters.
2. Provide soil
When cultivating Dioscorea opposita, it is necessary to select a section with deep soil layer and convenient irrigation and drainage, turn the land over again with a hoe to make the soil more loose, and then dig out a deep ditch with a width of 20 to 25 cm to make the tuber of Dioscorea opposita grow smoothly.
3. Apply water and fertilizer
Dioscorea requires a large amount of fertilizer. During the maintenance process, when the plant enters the stage of stem, leaf and tuber growth, it should be applied with a diluted compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Note that about 400 kilograms of fertilizer should be applied to each hectare of land.