Taro
Also known as: Dasheen, cocoyam
📍 Zone 8b
📖 About
NB: Make sure that you plant EDIBLE Taro, some varieties that are grown as ornamental plants are not edible and can have unpleasant results if eaten. There is some useful information here http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_coes.pdf Taro grows to about 1 m (3 ft) and has long, green, heart-shaped leaves on long stalks. Taro grows well in warm/hot, humid areas - it needs a long growing time, frost free and lots of water. Keep well watered. Dryness will stop growth. Grow in full sun.
📐 Growing Information
Harvest Time
in approximately 28 weeks. When the leaves begin to die down. . Not very compatible - best in its own bed NB: Make sure
📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)
Active month
Not recommended
🗓️ Monthly Actions
September
🥔 Plant Tubers
Plant tubers
October
🥔 Plant Tubers
Plant tubers
November
🥔 Plant Tubers
Plant tubers
🤝 Companion Planting
✅ Grows Well With
- - best in its own bed NB: Make sure that you plant EDIBLE Taro
- some varieties that are grown as ornamental plants are not edible and can have unpleasant results if eaten