HOW TO CUT SEED YAMS BEEFORE PLANTING/ Preparation of seed yams/ Understanding your seed yams

Yam farming is one of the most lucrative crops in Nigeria today and having an understanding of the seed yam preparation already puts you ahead and ensures that you get the best out of your farm.
Therefore this video ensures that you get the best information on how to go about with your seed yam preparation before planting.
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[@quintaajumesi3986]

Thanks I've been searching

[@olubunmialaooluwasina7980]

Timely, thank you Sir

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

You welcome ma'am

[@victorkukoyi925]

God bless you sir, very enlightening

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Good to know b b

[@mercyaondoaver]

I want to know how to position your yam seed in the soil

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

The skin should face the soil and the cut surface should face up

[@yinusaakeemakorede3906]

Thanks for impacting this knowledge, may God bless you and your business, when does yam planting commence in Nigeria?. Is chicken poo good as fertilizer for the yam?.

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Yes please. However mix with npk to get better yield

[@mrp3298]

Please i want to know if i can farm the yam in sack during the cold season i have good and enough water system also

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Your location?

[@menglover7507]

Happy new year bro. Please do you have yam seedlings for sale?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Happy new year to you too.
Yes, we sell.
Send a dm via number in contact details in description

[@olawoyeolumide5903]

Pls what type of fertilizer supports root development in yam

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Potassium rich fertilizer

[@anthonybailey3511]

I have 7 month of decent weather here in Georgia, from April thru October. Temperature will range from about 44 - 90 degree Fahrenheit, can I grow the Nigerian yam ?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Yes, you can

[@okpalaseyi9400]

Hello sir. Please can I apply rabbit manure and chicken manure to my yam instead of normal fertiliser.
Thanks

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Yes please

[@ifunanyanora792]

What did you use to treat the yams

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Fungicide and insecticide

[@anthonybailey3511]

If you don"t have seed yam but buy a yam tuber from the market, can you cut it into 4 to 5 pieces and grow them ? will they grow to be full tubers ?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

The number of setts is dependent on the size of the tuber. Yes, they will grow into tubers with good management

[@abdullahiyakubu8718]

Do I need to add water immediately after I planted yam in the sack

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

You don't have to. But without water, it may not sprout as expected. The soil should just be a bit moist and not too moist when you want to apply water eventually.

[@EcoCycleFarms]

Hello sir, my question is dat wat is the name of the chemical u use to treat the yam seedlings or yam set before planting. Thank you

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Insecticide and fungicide

[@oshokeozekhome8281]

I thought it was going to die, any type of insecticide?

[@yinusaakeemakorede3906]

Which side of the yam go into the soil?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Side having the skin should have down in some situations, especially before the yam start sprouting

[@JohnAgim-kn6jt]

At what time do farmer apply fertilizer?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

When vines are well developed

[@nikeokunade9049]

What is milking
How do I get yam seed from the already planted yam

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Milking is method of harvesting twice from a yam during it's lifespan.
You firstly harvest the tubers after like 5 to 6 months, without damaging the root system of the yam, then you leave out the vines and root and cover with soil, after which, you allow to develop another set for about 3 months, this time, what you would get would be the seed yam.

[@nikeokunade9049]

Thanks very much sir
God bless you Amen

[@samuelogunsanya3602]

Hi Chidav...So I planted yam in sacks but the yield wasn't encouraging, the same seeds did well on another site, so I think the soil is suspect. Is there a crude way to do a soil test?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

What type of soil did you use?

[@samuelogunsanya3602]

@@ChidavAgriculturalHubSandy...Ajah Lagos

[@samuelogunsanya3602]

@@ChidavAgriculturalHubSandy...Ajah Lagos

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

There are a lot of factors that would have been responsible for the poor yield
And I can't point to one. Of course soil nutrition level would play a huge role in it.
You can try getting enough manure for your field. And also use a very big sack when planting next, and ensure you have a good yam seed

[@samuelogunsanya3602]

I used cement bags, but I would be using chicken feed bags this time around...but my concern is "I'm using the same soil as before"...Thank you

[@roseprah5977]

How long does the take to harvest the yam after planting

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

6 to 9 months

[@Unique_Delights]

When is the right time to plant?

[@ChidavAgriculturalHub]

Any time as long as there is availability of water.