What is Yam?
Types We Provide:
- Tubers: The raw form of yam, ready for cooking or further processing.
- Yam Flour: Often used as a thickening agent in soups or to make “amala,” a traditional dish.
- Dried Yam Chips: Processed yams that can be rehydrated and used in various dishes.
Our Process
Planting: The yam plant requires a warm climate and fertile soil. It is typically cultivated via vegetative propagation using small portions of the tuber.
Harvesting: Depending on the variety, yams are ready for harvest between 6 to 12 months after planting. Harvesting involves careful extraction to avoid damaging the tubers.
Cleaning: Harvested yams are cleaned to remove soil and other contaminants.
Storage: Yams can be stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks. Proper storage is essential to preserve their quality.
Processing: Yams can be processed into various forms such as yam flour or dried yam chips.
Packaging: Yams, whether in their original tuber form or processed, are packaged appropriately for transportation and retail.
Shipping: The packaged yams are then shipped to various locations, ensuring they reach in prime condition.
Our Yam Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Varieties | White Yam, Yellow Yam, Water Yam, etc. |
| Average Length | 1-8 feet, depending on the variety |
| Processed Forms | Yam Flour, Dried Yam Chips |
| Packaging | Bags, boxes or bulk, based on product form and customer requirements |
