March Harvest - White Yam

Hey there! It’s the end of March, and guess what? Another stunning day in paradise! 🌴🌊

The temperature is still hanging out in the comfy 80s, and the humidity? Well, it’s keeping things pleasant at a low level.

Give it another month, and those numbers will crank up by an uncomfortable 10. That’s when our mid-day outdoor hustle turns into a slow, measured dance with the tropical heat and humidity.

But not today! Today is all about soaking in the morning tropical vibes. I’m ready to:

Spruce up the yard
Transplant some ferns
Check out the Mangos
Harvest a couple of ripe Papayas
And, my absolute favorite, dig up a yam

mangos -March Mangos five weeks after blossoming.

mango and yam -Forearm-sized Papaya and White Yam.

-Crisp, dense, juicy White Yam.

Digging up yams is like a treasure hunt. They’re never where you expect, and the surprise of what’s buried is part of the fun.

Yam plants are fantastic because they:

Are high yielding
Don’t need special soil
Are pest and disease resistant
Don’t require irrigation
Add a tropical, exotic look to landscaping

This time, I’ve decided to dig up and wash the sand off a White Yam for a photo. My Jamaican pardner disagrees – apparently, you should never wash a White Yam after digging it. Without water, they’ll keep for a while. Give them a rinse, and they must be devoured the same day.

Oh well, I guess I’ll just have to suffer through fresh White Yams and gravy for lunch!

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Cheers, M 🌴