Yam is one of the most widely grown ground provisions in the Caribbean. Jamaica alone has an estimated 28,000 yam farmers, concentrated in St. Elizabeth — often called the island's "breadbasket parish" — though yam is grown and traded across the region.
Types of yam sold on FarmFlow
- Yellow yam — the signature Jamaican variety, prized for its colour and flavour.
- Negro yam (neger yam) — a widely grown, dependable variety.
- White yam and other regional varieties — availability depends on season and island.
Selling yam online
List your harvest on FarmFlow with a photo, price per unit, quantity, and your town — buyers nearby message you directly to agree a trade. Read the full walkthrough: How to sell yam online in Jamaica.
Priced locally: sellers list in JMD, TTD, BBD, EC$, GYD or whichever currency their buyers use.