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Ube / Purple Winged Yam
Product Details
Common Name:
Ube / Purple Winged Yam
Botanical Latin Name:
Dioscorea alata
Alternate Common Names:
Ube, Purple yam, Dioscorea alata, Winged yam, Water yam, Greater yam
Hardiness Zone:
9a
Color:
Purple
We do not sell Live plants We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.
Listing is for 5 Seeds. Ube, also known as Purple Winged Yam, is a vigorous climbing vine that produces long trailing stems. The plant uses twining growth to climb supports, creating dense foliage during the growing season.
It prefers warm conditions, fertile soil, and consistent moisture while vines are actively growing. Providing a sturdy trellis allows the plant to climb efficiently and capture light.
As the season progresses, energy is directed below ground into tuber development. Careful harvesting and curing allow tubers to store well after the growing season ends.
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