Ñame Yam for Planting or Eating, One Fresh White Yam Tuber (2 to 3 lb)

One fresh ñame yam, about 2 to 3 pounds, picked out by hand and packed by us in California.

Ñame (Dioscorea) is the big, rough skinned white yam you find in Caribbean and Latin markets. Most folks buy it to cook, but it also makes good planting stock. One yam can be cut into several pieces, and each piece can sprout its own vine.

How to plant

1. Cut the yam into chunks about the size of an egg, each with some skin on it.
2. Let the pieces dry for a day or two so the cut sides seal over.
3. Plant them 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 3 feet apart in loose, well drained soil.
4. Give the vine something to climb, like a trellis, fence or tall stakes.

Plant after your last frost once the soil has warmed up. Yams like heat and full sun. Sprouting can take several weeks, so be patient. In cooler areas you can start pieces in pots indoors and set them out when it warms up. Dig your yams in the fall when the vine yellows and dies back.

To eat

Peel, cut into chunks and boil until tender. Our favorite is boiled ñame with olive oil and sautéed onions. It's also great in soups and stews. Wear gloves when peeling raw yam because the sap can make your hands itch.

What you get

One ñame yam, about 2 to 3 lb. Every yam is a little different in shape and size since they are grown, not made.

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