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30 Apr 18, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)

Cypriots, particularly from the North of Cyprus have been successfully growing taro since the 1950s. It needs a lot of well aged manures, chicken, sheep, cow etc and a huge amount of water. That is why it is not widely or commercially grown in SA. The soil must not be allowed to dry out. Because of water restrictions, many Cypriots grow the plants in 1/2 wine barrels. Good luck. They make great chick or pork stews.

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01 Feb 18, Clint (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi, are the seed for sale and does it grow in well in gauteng?

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18 Jul 17, Taro (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Planted a whole bag of fijian pink in coromandel in may. Cut the corms up into chunks followed all instructions, but unfortunately they all rotted. Transplanted another variety that was growing before and it was 100% sucess rate although the leaves have produced round brown discolourations. Any suggestion for a particular variety and where to get it from? Cheers

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25 Apr 17, Anthony Akachili (Australia - arid climate)

Hi, I live in Perth and I would like to purchase an edible Taro Tubers. For planting and eating.

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26 Apr 17, Sean (Australia - temperate climate)

Check Gumtree. I found some in Canning Vale, Eglinton and Bull Creek. trust this helps

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11 Mar 17, Monika (Australia - tropical climate)

I am in Adelaide I am looking for taro to grow in my garden

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12 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Green Harvest at Maleny SE Qld list Taro. They can send to SA. There are no doubt other suppliers. You could try a local Permaculture group for some rhizomes as well. All the best

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15 Jan 17, F.rahman (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Currently I'm in upington how can I get taro plant. Kind regards F.rahman

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15 Jan 17, (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi are we allowed to take raw taro to Australia?

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11 Jan 17, Taro (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Hi I was wondering what would be the most suitable variety of taro to plant in nz in any of the sub-tropical regions? Cheers

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