How many times a year can taro be planted? When to plant and when to harvest?

How many times a year does taro grow?

Taro can be planted once a year , and the best time to plant taro is in the spring every year, usually around January to March. Because taro is suitable for growing in a high temperature and high humidity environment and is not resistant to severe cold climates, when the average temperature is 20-25 degrees, it is more suitable for taro to germinate and grow leaves.

Taro Planting Conditions

1. Temperature

High temperature and high humidity are beneficial to the growth of taro, but high temperature and dryness will cause the leaves to die. The minimum temperature for taro germination is 10°C, and taro germinates at a temperature of 13~15°C. During the growth period, taro needs an environmental temperature of 20~25°C, but it cannot exceed 35°C, otherwise it will cause death.

2. Lighting

Taro is not very demanding on light requirements. It is relatively shade-tolerant and can grow normally under dim light, but it needs long periods of sunlight, which is beneficial to the growth of taro and improves production and quality.

Taro harvest time

The harvest time of taro is usually between August and October. Early-maturing taro can be harvested in August, while late-maturing taro can only be harvested between September and October. It takes about 180-260 days from planting to harvesting .

After the taro is ripe, it should be dug out in time, especially in the northern region. The temperature drops in autumn and the taro is easy to freeze. In the southern region, it is relatively warm, so you can wait until February of the following year to dig it out.