How to Grow Yams
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing yams?
A) Warm and humid
B) Temperate
C) Arid desert
D) Cold and dry
  • 2. What type of soil is ideal for yam cultivation?
A) Compacted silt
B) Well-drained, sandy loam
C) Heavy clay
D) Rocky soil
  • 3. What is the best time of year to plant yam seeds/tubers?
A) Mid-winter
B) Summer
C) Late autumn
D) Early spring
  • 4. What part of the yam plant is typically used for propagation?
A) Leaves
B) Tubers or vine cuttings
C) Flowers
D) Roots
  • 5. How deep should yam tubers be planted?
A) 1 inch
B) Approximately 4-6 inches
C) Right on the surface
D) 12 inches
  • 6. What is the purpose of providing support structures for yam plants?
A) To allow the vines to climb and maximize sunlight exposure
B) To prevent weed growth
C) To make harvesting easier
D) To keep the tubers warm
  • 7. Which of the following is a common pest that affects yam plants?
A) Ladybugs
B) Yam beetles
C) Earthworms
D) Praying mantises
  • 8. What is a common disease that can affect yam plants?
A) Powdery mildew
B) Rust
C) Black spot
D) Anthracnose
  • 9. How often should yam plants be watered?
A) Only when the soil is completely dry
B) Never, yams prefer dry conditions
C) Daily, regardless of soil moisture
D) Regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
  • 10. What type of fertilizer is beneficial for yam growth?
A) A fertilizer high in nitrogen only
B) A fertilizer high in phosphorus only
C) No fertilizer is needed
D) A balanced fertilizer high in potassium
  • 11. How long does it typically take for yams to mature and be ready for harvest?
A) 1-2 months
B) 1 week
C) 2-3 years
D) 6-12 months
  • 12. What is the best way to harvest yams?
A) Pull the vines forcefully from the ground
B) Carefully dig around the tubers to avoid damage
C) Use a tractor to plow the field
D) Leave the yams in the ground indefinitely
  • 13. How should harvested yams be stored?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a damp cellar
C) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
D) In direct sunlight
  • 14. What is the main purpose of hilling around the yam plants?
A) To prevent vine growth
B) To encourage tuber development
C) To reduce airflow
D) To shade the roots
  • 15. What is the meaning of 'curing' yams after harvest?
A) Boiling the yams
B) Freezing the yams
C) Soaking the yams in water
D) Allowing the skin to harden, improving storage life
  • 16. Which nutrient is most important for yam tuber development?
A) Phosphorus
B) Nitrogen
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
  • 17. What is the ideal pH range for yam soil?
A) 4.0-4.5
B) 6.0-6.5
C) 8.5-9.0
D) 7.5-8.0
  • 18. Why is crop rotation important when growing yams?
A) To increase the size of the yam tubers
B) It's not important
C) To change the color of the yams
D) To prevent soil depletion and pest buildup
  • 19. What type of propagation method is often used for large-scale yam cultivation?
A) Air layering
B) Using setts (pieces of tubers)
C) Direct seeding
D) Grafting
  • 20. What does 'weeding' accomplish in yam cultivation?
A) Reduces competition for resources like nutrients and sunlight
B) Improves soil compaction
C) Attracts pollinators
D) Increases humidity around the plants
  • 21. How does mulching benefit yam plants?
A) Accelerates soil erosion
B) Attracts pests
C) Increases soil acidity
D) Helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
  • 22. What is a 'yam barn' typically used for?
A) Processing yams into flour
B) Growing seedlings
C) Drying yam leaves for tea
D) Storing harvested yams
  • 23. What is a characteristic of yams compared to sweet potatoes?
A) Yams have smoother skin
B) Yams are typically sweeter and have orange flesh
C) Yams are typically starchier and less sweet
D) Yams are smaller in size
  • 24. Which country is the largest producer of yams?
A) India
B) Nigeria
C) China
D) Brazil
  • 25. What is the main role of potassium in plant growth?
A) Enzymatic activity and regulating water balance
B) Nitrogen fixation
C) Root development
D) Promoting leafy growth
  • 26. What is the advantage of using vine cuttings for yam propagation?
A) Increased resistance to pests
B) Larger tuber size
C) Lower cost compared to setts
D) Faster growth compared to using setts
  • 27. What does the term 'dormancy' refer to in yam cultivation?
A) A disease affecting the leaves
B) A period of inactivity of the tuber
C) The harvesting season
D) The flowering stage of the plant
  • 28. What is a trellis used for in yam cultivation?
A) Controlling soil erosion
B) Protecting the tubers from sunlight
C) Providing support for the vines to climb
D) Irrigating the plants
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a common use of yams?
A) Animal feed
B) Food
C) Traditional medicine
D) Making cooking oil
  • 30. What is the purpose of scarifying yam seeds (if used) before planting?
A) Yams are not grown from seed
B) To prevent fungal infections
C) To improve germination rate
D) To increase seed size
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