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 grown mainly for its edible tubers and high ornamental value.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees taro grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: High
Light: Partial shade
Size: Herbaceous 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 highly nutritious, always requiring prior cooking to eliminate irritant compounds.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.