Learn how to grow taro at home with these practical, step-by-step tips. From choosing the right location and preparing the ...

If you are interested in growing your own nutritious greens, growing taro leaves indoors can be a rewarding experience ...

Dried taro strips for soup are much harder to find. In the summer she also harvests the outside leaves every few weeks, being careful not to deplete any one plant too much, thereby starving the root.

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He said growing up on Oahu, his friends all had to work on taro farms after school — there was no way he would do that kind of hard labor. In his 30s, something changed.

The taro plant is believed to have originated in India or the Malay Peninsula, but quickly spread throughout southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Taro, the native plant whose roots are mashed to make poi, has been a staple in Hawaiian households for centuries. Nowadays, proponents are citing its health benefits, boosting its popularity.

While Asquith’s taro spreads across America, he watches his gardens grow. By the end of 2018, he’ll plant 10 additional acres and endless ideas will sprout. “It’s not all about poi anymore ...

The quest to grow taro in the South reflects a broader theme in efforts to protect agriculture from the hazards of climate change: diversification.“If I put all my eggs in one basket, say all I ...