Taro
Colocasia esculenta
- Layer 6 · Roots
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the tropical regions of Asia, it is a tuberous herbaceous plant with lush foliage. It requires very moist soils rich in organic matter to thrive properly. It is cultivated mainly for its edible tubers and high ornamental value.
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Needs
- Water: High
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 1 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest
- November — Harvest
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The tubers are edible and very nutritious, always requiring prior cooking to eliminate irritant compounds.
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