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Dioscorea batatas Synonyms: D. oppositaCommon Name(s): Chinese yam Family: Dioscoreaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Weed Growing Days: 160 to 180 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=36° (C) | Opt.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Min=21° (C) | Abs.Min=11° (C) | Precipitation: 120 to 260 (cm.) Winter Minimum: 3° (C) Soil pH: 6 to 6.7 Soil Texture/Type: Light to medium Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Root can take 3-4 years to reach full maturity. Satisfactory after 1 year, but it is better to wait. Diseases: Anthrachose, Cercospora Uses: Weed - , Medicinal - folklore, Food - vegetable, Environ. - ornamental, Food - starch Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: China, Eastern Asia English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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