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(Dioscorea spp.)
- Type of vegetable : underground organs
- Optimum growth pH range : 5-7
- Optimum growth temperature range : 23-30°C
- Organic matter requirements :
- Rooting :
- Special requirements : unknown photoperiodism, long days favor vegetative growth and short days tuberization. Suitable for Mayotte (mainly dry season).
- Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Field |
270-350 d |
- Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures | Relative humidity | Average shelf life |
15°C | 70-80% | 2 to 7 months |