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- ====== Winged Yam ======  +====== Winged Yam, Purple Yam, Violet Yam ====== 
- ===== Botanical Information ===== + 
 +===== Botanical Information =====
 ^Botanical Information^^ ^Botanical Information^^
-^Order | Dioscoreales|  +^Order | Dioscoreales| 
-^Family | Dioscoreaceae|  +^Family | Dioscoreaceae| 
-^Genus | Dioscorea|  +^Genus | Dioscorea| 
-^Common Name | Winged Yam, Purple Yam, violet yam|  +^Common Name | Winged Yam, Purple Yam, Violet Yam| 
-^Species | D. Alata|  +^Species | Dioscorea alata| 
- ===== Maturity days =====  + 
-  * 300 days, 10 months +===== Maturity days ===== 
- ===== Planting Months ===== +  * 180-270 days 
 + 
 +===== Planting Months =====
 ^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^Planting months^^^^^^^^^^^^
 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
-|     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |     |  +|     |     |     | X   | X   | X   |     |     |     |     |     |     | 
- ===== Permaculture uses ===== + 
 +//*Note: FOR ANNUALS ONLY only use these tags for plants to be added to the **Planting Calendar** list.// 
 + 
 +{{tag> 
 +april 
 +may  
 +june 
 +}} 
 + 
 +===== Permaculture uses =====
 ^Permaculture uses^^^ ^Permaculture uses^^^
-| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |  +| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 | 
-| | Starch, Staple food, food forest| vegetable, starch|  +| Staple food| Ground cover, Chop & drop, Starch| Vegetable| 
- ===== Growing condition comments ===== + 
 +===== Growing condition comments =====
 ^Growing Condition ^Comment^ ^Growing Condition ^Comment^
-|Drought Tolerant | No |  +|Drought Tolerant |Moderate| 
-| Humidity tolerant | Yes |  +|Humidity tolerant |High| 
-| Planting area | Garden bed|  +|Planting area |Garden bed, Food forest| 
-|Sunlight | Full sun|  +|Sunlight |Full sun to partial shade| 
- ===== Photos =====  + 
-^ Photos ^^^ +===== Photos ===== 
-| XXXXX| XXXXX| XXXXX|  +^ Photos ^^ 
- ===== Short comments =====  +|{{:wiki:winged_yam1.jpg?200|}}|{{:wiki:winged_yam2.jpg?200|}}| 
-XXXXX + 
- ===== General comments =====  +===== Recipes ===== 
-XXXXX + 
- ===== Tags =====  +|{{topic>Winged_Yam_Purple_Yam_Violet_Yam_recipe&simplelist&nodate&nouser}}| 
-{{tag>Dioscoreales Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea Winged_Yam Purple_Yam violet_yam Annual Perennial Full_sun townsville_summer Vegetable Garden_bed Ground Starch}} + 
 +===== Short comments ===== 
 +Tropical vine with edible tubers, well-suited for Townsville's climate. 
 + 
 +===== General comments ===== 
 +=== Ecology === 
 +Winged yam, purple yam, or violet yam (Dioscorea alata) is a tropical vine that thrives in Townsville's warm, humid climate. It is well-adapted to the region's conditions, growing vigorously during the wet season. 
 + 
 +=== Uses === 
 +In Townsville, winged yam can serve multiple purposes in a permaculture system. It functions as an excellent ground cover, helping to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. The vines can be used for chop and drop mulch, contributing to soil organic matter. 
 + 
 +=== Food === 
 +The tubers are a nutritious staple food, rich in carbohydrates and various vitamins and minerals. In Townsville's cuisine, they can be used similarly to potatoes - boiled, mashed, or added to stews.  
 + 
 +=== Planting Depth === 
 +In Townsville's soil, plant tubers or vine cuttings about 10-15 cm deep.
  
 +=== Inoculant ===
 +No specific inoculant is required for winged yam in Townsville's soil.
  
 +=== Seed Saving Tips ===
 +Winged yam is typically propagated from tubers or vine cuttings rather than seeds. In Townsville, save small tubers or sections of larger tubers for replanting.
  
 +=== Cautionary Comments ===
 +While well-suited to Townsville's climate, winged yam can become invasive if not managed properly. Ensure vines are contained within the desired growing area.
  
 +===== Tags =====
 +{{tag>
 +Dioscoreales
 +Dioscoreaceae
 +Dioscorea
 +Winged_Yam
 +Purple_Yam
 +Violet_Yam
 +Perennial
 +Full_sun
 +Wicking_bed
 +townsville_summer
 +Vegetable
 +Garden_bed
 +Shade
 +Ground
 +chop_and_drop
 +Starch
 +climber
 +}}
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