Elephant Foot Yam Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Elephant Foot Yam is a tropical tuber crop grown for its large underground corm and broad, distinctive foliage. It prefers warm temperatures, full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, and regular moisture.

Features

• Tropical edible tuber crop
• Produces large underground corms
• Broad, attractive foliage
• Warm-season perennial growth
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens
• Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for garden beds and large containers
• Prefers consistent moisture during active growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
• Common Name (US): Elephant Foot Yam
• Seed Type / Variety: Elephant Foot Yam Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous tuberous perennial
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–6 weeks under warm, consistently moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–6 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 2–3 feet apart