Wild Yam, Chinese (Dioscorea batatas), live aerial tubers, organic [NY, INTL NO]

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$6.95$14.00

Family:  Yam (Dioscoreaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 11.

(Shan-yao, Cinnamon Vine, Wild Yam, Chinese Wild Yam, Light Yam, Light Root) (Syn. Dioscorea opposita, also Dioscorea polystachya) Perennial dioecious vine.   Does well in pots. In the humid evenings and mornings, the flowers exude a rich Cinnamon fragrance.  Traditional use (TCM, Anthroposophy): Antipandemic, holder of the light.  The underground and aerial tubers are eaten and are delicious–bake or slice thinly and fry on a pan.  Oh, yum, yum.  Direct seed in rich soil or plant in pots fall, spring, or summer.  I find that the best method is to press the aerial tuber, which is about the size of a chickpea, into the surface of the soil but not covered by soil.  The tuber will push down into the dirt and a sprout will eventually emerge to the side.  I tried this again this year, using a deep flat in the greenhouse, and yesterday tugged on the tubers, and they had all extended down into the medium and were locked in place.  One has a new sprout coming up.  This whole process can take months.  Nature is not in a hurry, at least not on human terms, and patience is golden.

Aerial tubers, Certified Organically Grown  {SORRY, Not Available to the State of New York and also NO INTERNATIONAL SALES}

 

 

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  1. bhowerton4

    Fantastic!

    bhowerton4 (verified owner)

    I purchased in May and just planted it last week (mid July), following the directions ,in a pot outside. All six plants have emerged! I am amazed.

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    mary

    Gorgeous plant! Fun to grow and full of surprises!

    mary (verified owner)

    I serendipitously purchased the aerial tubers pre-Covid out of pure curiosity. They have flourished growing as potted plants in a greenhouse (33-40F winter temps) in northern MN. Their beautiful draping vines catch the eye of every visitor. They produce numerous aerial tubers – I had to see it to believe it…so cool! I also was surprised to see a huge tuber growing out the drain hole in the side of the pot at the end of the season! I pressed the aerial tubers into the soil, let the plant die back in the fall, and kept it in the cool greenhouse over winter. It sprouted back vigorously from the original plant and the fall-planted aerial tubers this spring. This plant is definitely a keeper!

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