Description: Dioscorea alata, also known as purple yam, ube, or greater yam, among many other names, is a species of yam. The tubers are usually a vivid violet-purple to bright lavender in color, but some range in color from cream to plain white. Plant the tubers deep 1 feet apart. It's recommended to add organic mulch on top to hold in water and prevent weeds. Dioscorea alata can be grown in containers, but you'll have to watch the size. Use at least a 5-gallon container and harvest the yam before it outgrows its home. Common Name(s): Winged yam, ube, purple yam, greater yam, white yam, water yam Days to Harvest: 6-8 months Water: Consistently moist Soil: Loamy, loose, well-draining. The purple yam (ube) is a starchy root vegetable that’s a great source of carbs, potassium, and vitamin C.One cup (100 grams) of cooked ube provides the following (1Trusted Source): Very versatile Purple yams have a wide range of culinary uses. These versatile tubers can be boiled, mashed, fried, or baked. They are often used in a variety of dishes in place of other starchy vegetables, including: stews soups stir-fries In the Philippines, purple yams are made into a flour which is used in many desserts. Furthermore, ube can be processed into a powder that can be used to make vibrantly colored foods, including rice, candy, cakes, desserts, and jams...
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Kandy
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Brand: Unbranded
Unit Type: Unit
Product: purple yam
Style: sprouted Yam cuttings
Food Specifications: Organic
Unit Quantity: 04 Pieces
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
