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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.

pH 5.5 – 7
20 – 35°C
180–300 days
Growth: moderate
Medium-High

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

Can be invasive in warm climates

Pests

Taro leaf blight

Deficiencies

Nitrogen deficiency

Nutrient Demand

High Demand

Requires mature system and/or supplementation

Compatible Systems

Media BedDwcRaft

Tags

#staple#tuber#carbohydrate#food_security#wetland

Season

Year-round

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