Native Yam - Dioscorea transversa

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Other Names : Pencil Yam, Long Yam Binomial Name :  Dioscorea transversa Trial Harvest Video Dioscorea transversa is an East Coast, Australian native rainforest yam. It has a fresh crisp nutty texture and flavour similar to water chestnuts. GROWING Start these guys off in the shade and allow the vines to make their own way into full sun. My best results to date (early days yet) is growing the yam in a large pot full of 50% loamy deco, and 50% well broken down humus compost. The vines are either male or female, therefore multiple plants are required for seed harvest. Tubers can be stored for long periods of time (keep in cool dry sand or soil). The tubers shoot within one month of planting. Where to find in Brisbane :  Sam Bailey's native nurser