Thank you for the info. I lived in zone 7b in northeast Alabama. This is my first year growing taro. My plants grew to about 4ft. The leaves are about 18" long 12" wide. They are growing in full sun and have done well. This year was a really hot summer. I haven't harvested any of the leaves yet. I am guessing the younger leaves would be better than the older leaves? Any one have any thoughts on this?
I have several unknown varieties and have been told that some may be unsafe to eat the leaves. How does one determine the types? *these are really rather large with at least three different stem colors
Thanks for the replies! I have since learned my purple stemmed variety is Samoan and all parts are safe*. The really huge one is Hawai'ian and the side roots and leaves are ok*. Never found out about the pink stems so only ate the side roots*. My other green stem gave me tons of roots & I was warned not to bother with the leaves and stems that blanching never really got rid of the oxalic acid crystals enough. *boiling is required for 30 minutes and the water tossed out before peeling the side roots (don't use the main root). Blanching the stems and leaves is required and the water dumped out before using them for wrapping food or stir frying stems! With apparently over 400 varieties worldwide, it was hard getting id's on mine that came from a community garden that had become neglected but the gardeners before me had lived all over and had many exotic plants that popped up after clearing the overgrowth!
How much sun does it need? I have kept them in full sun temperatures around more than 90 F during July-August. During day time they face down, should I move them to shade?
Thanks for the GREAT info. What zone do you live in? I'm in Zone 9, but I'm thinking of just growing these in good size planters so that I can harvest from the planters, just like you did. And when winter comes, perhaps move them in a warmer location so they can keep growing. I'm hoping I get motivated enough to build a green room outside. I need to do a little more research. Thanks again! VR, ~ D
Keep it in the bag without making it air tight otherwise fungus may develop. I didn't mist it at all. If they are too dry, you can mist them very lightly once. Keep checking and if you see any sign of fungus, take them out. Mine developed sprouts pretty quickly.
Thanks for all the informative videos. I really appreciate all the efforts you put into creating these videos. How many weeks did it take totally for the final stage of taro leaves you showed in this video?
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I was looking for a video on growing taro specifically for the purpose of making that exact dish with them. This is perfect 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Hope you enjoy
Excellent Video. I really appreciated the efficiency of your video.
Thank you
Thank you so much . I will trying grow some in the summer season .
Yeah, especially if you like to use the leaves
Thank you for the info. I lived in zone 7b in northeast Alabama. This is my first year growing taro. My plants grew to about 4ft. The leaves are about 18" long 12" wide. They are growing in full sun and have done well. This year was a really hot summer. I haven't harvested any of the leaves yet. I am guessing the younger leaves would be better than the older leaves? Any one have any thoughts on this?
Definitely, younger leaves are better
Excellent tutorial Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
very nice video from start to end!Tried to grow many times but living in AZ so heat is not helping.
Thank you for this, I just bought some taro and was wondering how to grow and use it in a cold climate.
Awesome
plant it at the beginning of the warmest part of the year and see how it goes
Thank you
You're welcome
They grow on their own every rainy sesson infront of my house near streets everywhere. I stay in Goa.
Oh great. If no one digs up the roots, they will grow in the right season
Hello ??? I wanted to grow taro foliage ( leaves + stem) for pigs?? What do you think its yield be for a one hectare land in a year or month ?
I won't be able to tell as I am a home gardener
I have several unknown varieties and have been told that some may be unsafe to eat the leaves. How does one determine the types? *these are really rather large with at least three different stem colors
I get the taro bulbs from a produce shop and they are edible so they are safe to plant
As per my knowledge, they are of two types: purple and green stem and the edible one is green.
Thanks for the replies! I have since learned my purple stemmed variety is Samoan and all parts are safe*. The really huge one is Hawai'ian and the side roots and leaves are ok*. Never found out about the pink stems so only ate the side roots*. My other green stem gave me tons of roots & I was warned not to bother with the leaves and stems that blanching never really got rid of the oxalic acid crystals enough.
*boiling is required for 30 minutes and the water tossed out before peeling the side roots (don't use the main root). Blanching the stems and leaves is required and the water dumped out before using them for wrapping food or stir frying stems! With apparently over 400 varieties worldwide, it was hard getting id's on mine that came from a community garden that had become neglected but the gardeners before me had lived all over and had many exotic plants that popped up after clearing the overgrowth!
Why they scratch throat when u eat after steaming ?
Because they have oxalic acid so it needs to be cooked thoroughly
Where did you buy the small taros please?
Indian grocery store
How much sun does it need? I have kept them in full sun temperatures around more than 90 F during July-August. During day time they face down, should I move them to shade?
Yeah probably some shade will be good
Where you bought those Taro roots ?
I used the ones from the grocery store
Thanks for the GREAT info. What zone do you live in? I'm in Zone 9, but I'm thinking of just growing these in good size planters so that I can harvest from the planters, just like you did. And when winter comes, perhaps move them in a warmer location so they can keep growing. I'm hoping I get motivated enough to build a green room outside. I need to do a little more research.
Thanks again!
VR,
~ D
I am also in zone 9.
How long should the roots be kept in the plastic bag and should water be sprinkled every day on the taro root till it shoots leaves?
Keep it in the bag without making it air tight otherwise fungus may develop. I didn't mist it at all. If they are too dry, you can mist them very lightly once. Keep checking and if you see any sign of fungus, take them out. Mine developed sprouts pretty quickly.
Thanks for all the informative videos. I really appreciate all the efforts you put into creating these videos. How many weeks did it take totally for the final stage of taro leaves you showed in this video?
Probably around 3 months, I don't remember exactly, did I not say that towards the last stage?
@@EasyPeasyGardening thanks for your reply :) don't think that was mentioned
@@neelred10 sorry about that
@@EasyPeasyGardening no worries, thank you so much 🙂
When picking leaves for pata how long should they.have been growing
Younger they are better it is. Pick them when they are about 10 inches long
My tarp plant leaves start healthy and green but eventually turn brown on the edges. What am I doing wrong?
It's too dry for them. What are the temperature like?
It’s indoors on a south facing balcony door. Temperature around 75F.
@@TheSultanofChaoSS temperature is good. You may want to mist it once a while.
@@EasyPeasyGardening thank you!!
@@TheSultanofChaoSS you are welcome and let me know if you would like to see certain videos in future
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Thank you
What dis you use for compost ?
We use kitchen scrap and papers, boxes etc. You can watch my video on compost
How to mist this and what should be the time for mist
You can use a sprinkler attachment to the garden hose. Best is to mist midday or in the morning
If the leaves are toxic when raw, is it still okay to use it as compost?
Good question. I am not sure.
probably yes bc your not gonna eat the compost.
How long does it take for the leaves to regrow?
New Leaves keep growing in summers
Sweet
Will the roots survive a winter in GA Zone 8a?
Normally you dig it up before that
Are taro stems edible too? And how to cook taro stems?
Not sure, never cooked the stems
Chop and stir fry or toss in with like a leftover stew.
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Nice video mam
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When is the sowing time in Spain?
Find out the usda zone for your region on the internet and then search for vegetable planting for that usda zone
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Is it colocasia
Yes
Could u please speed it up.too slow
You can watch it at higher speed
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