Q&A for How to Grow Yams

Both sweet potatoes and yams are root vegetables. All yams are actually sweet potatoes.

They are an easy plant to grow, and just a few plants can offer a good harvest. They are typically found in the south because they require over 4 months of warm temperatures.

It will take about 14 weeks. They require a long, warm season to grow to full maturity.

Make sure the soil is loose and won't be too hard when the roots begin to expand. Also, make sure it is well drained and the temperature is right.

It is possible, but unlikely. Sweet potatoes, true yams and potatoes are all in separate families, and are unrelated.

Well-draining soil, plenty of organic matter, keep in sunlight. The best place is in a northwest part of the garden where it would be sheltered from any northern or eastern winds, which can be extremely cold at times.

Tropical and sub-tropical is ideal. After harvesting the yam, have a resting period for about three to four months through out the dry season to make suitable seeds.