Growing Yam/Oca, also Oka

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25 Jan 21 Rob (Australia - temperate climate)
My first attempt to cultivate yams has resulted in no tubers at all even though the tops grew well and died down Why did I not get any tubers?????
27 Jan 21 Anonymous (Australia - arid climate)
Did you plant at the right time. Probably don't over water or fertilise them.

Did you plant at the right time. Probably don't over water or fertilise them.

- Anonymous

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