When is the best time to harvest yams for their medicinal properties?

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1. When to harvest

2. Is it medicinal?

Under normal circumstances, yam seeds are sown around the Qingming Festival, and harvesting begins when the stems and leaves are all withered during the frost period. The harvest period for open-air planting is relatively long, around October to November. But the ones grown in greenhouses are different and are usually harvested around June 20. It has certain medicinal properties, and the rhizomes can be used as medicine. It is a common traditional Chinese medicine.

1. When to harvest

Under normal circumstances, the seeds will be sown around the Qingming Festival, and harvesting will begin when all the stems and leaves wither during the frost period, about 10- November. If harvested too early, the yield will be relatively low, and the water content will be high and it will easily break. If you are not in a hurry to put it on the market, you can extend it appropriately and store it in the ground for the winter. It can be postponed to March of the next year at the latest. This is for open-air planting, the harvest period will be relatively long, but it is different for planting in greenhouses, usually around June 20th.

2. Is it medicinal?

It has certain medicinal properties, and the rhizomes can be used as medicine. It is a common traditional Chinese medicine that can prolong life and promote digestion. It can also be used as ordinary food. It has a history of more than 3,000 years. If ordinary people eat it, it has many benefits for the body. It can be eaten by the general population. It is known as a good tonic and is highly praised by people.

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