Yams

Anyone here grow yams in England? My wife is craving them (she is from Brazil) and I have only ever seen them for sale in London.

Suggestions welcome!

 

http://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/chilternseeds/moreinfo/pid/31514181


just googled yam seeds got to be worth a try at the price

 

I've been growing Dioscorea babatas for quite a few years.

Its considered to be hardy and from Japan apparently, so its probably not quite the same as the ones you are looking for.
I dont think the more tropical kinds are considered hardy.

I must dig up a tuber some time and see what they are like.:D

 

That's very interesting. Where do you get your seed or whatever from?

 

Hi Manteur,
I originally bought some of the small stem tubers from Chilterns.

If your interested I could sent you a few, but you'll need to keep them through the winter and plant next spring.

PM me.