So we've made ridges before deciding to plant water yams. But I've been told that yams can't be planted in ridges, that it must be 'heaps". Is this true?

Yes you can. I ave even seen a farmer who just digs a wide hole and plants his yam

Son and grandson of farmers here.

Yams can be planted in both ridges and mounds/heaps. Now, that I can tell you for sure. Ignore those guys.

In my hometown, the people prefer mounds/heaps. They'll tell you it's better since it allows for better planning as far as spacing is concerned.

Personally, I prefer mounds.

Emempaul:
Yes you can. I ave even seen a farmer who just digs a wide hole and plants his yam

Thank you.

mansakhalifa:
Son and grandson of farmers here.

Yams can be planted in both ridges and mounds/heaps. Now, that I can tell you for sure. Ignore those guys.

In my hometown, the people prefer mounds/heaps. They'll tell you it's better since it allows for better planning as far as spacing is concerned.

Personally, I prefer mounds.

Thank you. But doesn't the fact that ridges ensures less weeding wahala confer an advantage over heaps in your book?