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