Can I intercrop in elephant foot yam to earn while it grows?

Yes, because elephant foot yam is widely spaced and slow to fill out, the early gaps are often intercropped with short-duration, low-competition crops to use the land and earn while the corm grows. Short vegetables, leafy greens or short pulses are common choices, planted so they finish before the suran canopy and corm need the full resources. Keep the intercrop from shading or starving the suran and do not over-fertilise or over-irrigate in a way that waterlogs the suran, since rot is the main risk. Choose an intercrop suited to your season and soil. Confirm a good intercrop combination and spacing for your district with your KVK.