Specialty Iron stick yam origin
Iron stick yam is ripe on the market in July-November, is a variety of yam, the origin is in China, the planting history is very long, the main producing areas are Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi, Guizhou, Hunan, Shaanxi and other provinces.
The yam is a specialty of China, and the yam produced in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, is the most popular. The yam is light brown in color, with little water, delicate flesh, and a delicious flavor when cooked, and is known as the "food of the immortals".
Iron stick yam varieties
The iron stick yam itself is a variety of yam, according to the origin of the yam can be divided into wenxian iron stick yam, etc., it is the national geographical indications products, the surface of the light brown, the inner texture of the white, taste delicate and fresh, the price of each catty in about 10 yuan.
The efficacy and role of the iron stick yam
The iron stick yam can be made into plucked yam, blueberry yam and other dishes, has a lower blood sugar, nourishing the role of the kidney and other benefits, medicine and food, according to research, the iron stick yam is rich in choline, lecithin effect, has to improve the memory, fitness and strong body effect.
Iron stick yam planting and harvesting time
Iron stick yam is suitable for planting in the flat terrain, deep soil, drainage and irrigation of the soil, but to avoid continuous cultivation, the plant belongs to the high-temperature and short-sunshine plants, the average annual temperature should reach 20-30 ℃.
The planting of iron stick yam is not fixed, it is best to sow in March-April, when it is the most suitable for its growth, and can be planted after the temperature stabilizes, and it takes at least 6 months from planting to harvesting, with an acre yield of about 2000 pounds.