I've begun transplanting the Purple Yam. In truth, this Purple Yam has been ready for a while, but due to time constraints, it became stunted. However, it may thrive if planted in fertile soil.
This Purple Yam has been with me for over a year, and it's still in good condition; it hasn't rotted in the ground. I obtained this Purple Yam from the supermarket. When I picked it up, it was much smaller than the one I originally got, maybe only about 2 centimeters in size.
As far as I recall, this Purple Yam is from Thailand. The Purple Yam from India is somewhat white and requires purple coloring food to turn it purple. Additionally, the taste of the Purple Yam from India is distinct from that of the Purple Yam found in the Philippines and Thailand. The Purple Yam from India is often considered less palatable.
The soil I used to transplant the Purple Yam was rich and porous. I took care to incorporate crushed dry leaves, eggshells, and vegetable and fruit skins into it.
I have a few methods to naturally maintain soil health. One of them involves using what is called AJI-NO-MOTO. Dissolving one spoon of it in one liter of water is sufficient for ten days.
Technically, Ajinomoto is a compound made from sodium and glutamic acid, and it is prepared using plant-based ingredients such as sugar beet, sugar cane, corn, or cassava. It is a naturally occurring amino acid and is commonly used in Asian foods like noodles, soup, fried rice, and more.
Don't worry, because Ajinomoto can still be considered an organic fertilizer, unlike chemical fertilizers.
Because we use dry leaves as fertilizer, and they are not entirely crushed, it's essential to keep the soil or the Purple Yam you've planted moist every day.
With this method, the roots will sprout quickly. However, be cautious not to overwater it, as excessive moisture can lead to rot and damage the Purple Yam you've planted.