Taro
Colocasia esculenta · Araceae
Particularly suited to wet growing conditions — arguably the most aquaponic-friendly tuber. Naturally adapted to high-moisture and semi-aquatic environments. CRITICAL: leaves and raw corms contain calcium oxalate crystals — require thorough cooking.
Care Notes
Particularly suited to wet growing conditions — arguably the most aquaponic-friendly tuber. Naturally adapted to high-moisture and semi-aquatic environments. CRITICAL: leaves and raw corms contain calcium oxalate crystals — require thorough cooking.
Health Benefits
Staple carbohydrate throughout the Pacific and Asia
Culinary Uses
Pounded into poi, boiled, baked; leaves edible when cooked
Root Behaviour
Corm and cormels adapted to saturated conditions
Common Problems
Problems
Pests
Deficiencies
Nutrient Demand
Requires mature system and/or supplementation
Compatible Systems
Tags
Season
Year-round