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Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Great100000: 7:46am On Apr 28
Yam sack farming is the growing of yam in sacks. The beauty of this method is that it allows even those with limited space to enjoy the benefits of homegrown yams.
Growing yams in sacks is not just a practical solution, it is also an eco-friendly and resource-efficient method.

By using sacks, you can save water and space and even reduce the risk of pests and diseases.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help you grow yams successfully in sacks:

Step 1
– Selecting the appropriate sacks is the first step in successful yam cultivation. Get cement sacks or rice sacks, the bigger the sack(s) the better. You can get sacks from old garri, semo, and bean bags.

Step 2 – Before you begin planting, take a moment to select the right yam variety for your growing conditions. Here are a few popular choices to consider:

Dioscorea alata (Water Yam): Known for its smooth, tender flesh and sweet flavour.


Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam): Has a dry, starchy texture and is often used in traditional dishes.

Dioscorea cayenensis (Yellow Yam): Features a yellowish flesh and a milder flavour.


Then get ash from burnt charcoal and rub on the yam heads which have been cut in small sizes.

Step 3 – Fill the sacks with healthy soil.

Step 4 – You either bury the yam heads or cut your yam into small sizes, rub the ash on the piece, then bury deep in the sack filled with soil.


Step 5 – Proper care is essential for the successful growth of your yams. Yams love consistent moisture, so be sure to keep the soil evenly moist without overdoing it. Make sure the sacks have proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. Place the sacks outside where it can access rain and sunlight.

Step 6 – Provide support: As the yam plants grow, they will need support to prevent them from sprawling. Install stakes or trellises around the sacks and gently tie the vines to encourage upward growth. As soon as it starts springing leaves, attach a stick to it, so the leaves can climb.


Remember to perforate, make holes around the bag, to avoid water logging and decay and loss of the seedlings.

Other things can be planted this way too. Such as Potatoes, corn, okro, spinach.

There is lesser disease and pest infestation with yam sack farming nonetheless, regularly check your yam plants for any signs of pests or diseases. Common yam pests may include armyworm, nematodes, aphids etc. If issues arise, address them with organic pest control methods or consult a professional if necessary.

Patience pays off! Your yam plants are usually ready for harvest 6-8 months after planting.
https://thenationonlineng.net/quick-steps-to-grow-yams-in-sacks-for-harvest-within-6-8months/

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by McCoy662(m): 7:50am On Apr 28
U should have included pictures. I'm interested in the topic.
Thank you

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by helinues: 8:12am On Apr 28
Educating
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Gjrich(m): 8:15am On Apr 28

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by atiku4President(m): 8:26am On Apr 28
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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Thundafireseun: 8:26am On Apr 28
Reading
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by ArinzeAnthony03: 8:26am On Apr 28
How many you grow...well, thanks for the information shaaa, try grow Yam ooo. Everyone day H

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Kizyte(m): 8:26am On Apr 28
Nice
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Hollyharjii: 8:27am On Apr 28
Research and Development
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by slim75d(m): 8:27am On Apr 28
I wanted to marry a benue woman because of yam, with this innovation I'll think twice. The distance from rivers to benue no be here

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by justicenms1: 8:28am On Apr 28
I have done it before but it didn't yield well I did not provide space for d drainage and d soil was to concentrated, please can you tell me the right time to plant it? Do well to drop ur number please
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by mctech(m): 8:29am On Apr 28
Why rub the yam set with ash?
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by God1blessBiafra: 8:30am On Apr 28
Nice one
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by OPICANTO2223: 8:31am On Apr 28
Won't it be more expensive?, considering the fact that he has to pay for sacks, rent the farm land etc

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by adonainana: 8:33am On Apr 28
mctech:
Why rub the yam set with ash?

To prevent it from decaying

The fresh part is prone to being decayed without you doing this

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by AbuTwins: 8:34am On Apr 28
Lovely

Mctech

Saw this same topic on twitter with one Dr. Lady!

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Mindlog: 8:37am On Apr 28
slim75d:
I wanted to marry a benue woman because of yam, with this innovation I'll think twice. The distance from rivers to benue no be here

If you are truly in love, the distance is short. cheesy

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Franzinni: 8:43am On Apr 28
This is called thinking out of the box ... It sounds like a brilliant idea
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Treasure17(m): 8:44am On Apr 28
It's encouraging and you can try this within the compound.

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by JuanDeDios: 8:45am On Apr 28
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by sonnie10: 8:48am On Apr 28
Franzinni:
This is called thinking out of the box ... It sounds like a brilliant idea
More like thinking inside the sack

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by kennyz247(m): 8:50am On Apr 28
D's one na for Yam lovers
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by JuanDeDios: 8:50am On Apr 28
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by JuanDeDios: 8:50am On Apr 28
sonnie10:

More like thinking inside the sack
grin
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by JuanDeDios: 8:51am On Apr 28
OPICANTO2223:
Won't it be more expensive?, considering the fact that he has to pay for sacks, rent the farm land etc
Good question.
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by RainMoreDFARMS(f): 8:55am On Apr 28
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by ytdivine(m): 8:58am On Apr 28
Good one. Check out the video below to see how size of sack affects the yam output.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd-KGAmjh9c?si=Pl_SeCKxPonOA1-r
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Sucre6: 9:07am On Apr 28
slim75d:
I wanted to marry a benue woman because of yam, with this innovation I'll think twice. The distance from rivers to benue no be here

What an excuse, so u been wan marry just because of yam??
😂😂😂😂😂

You should marry because of love not because of any other thing attached, if not you will regret it afterwards
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Elliotwaveforec: 9:11am On Apr 28
I love farming!
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by wolement: 9:12am On Apr 28
I will grow like 5 this year to test the efficiency and stability of this method. Let's see if it can be consistent.

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Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by DiamondJLove: 9:13am On Apr 28
please must it be yam head?can we buy a big yam,cut it into twenty pieces,and plant eat piece in a sack?
Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Emmabyte: 9:35am On Apr 28
Nigerian youth haba just because of yam
slim75d:
I wanted to marry a benue woman because of yam, with this innovation I'll think twice. The distance from rivers to benue no be here

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