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Colocasia (Taro / Arbi)

Colocasia (Taro / Arbi)

Colocasia esculenta

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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Plant small corms 2-3 inches deep in moist soil

About Colocasia (Taro / Arbi)

Popular root crop grown for its starchy corms and edible broad leaves (Patra). Thrives in warm, highly humid, and moist conditions.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20–30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
High (70–90%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–20
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 21–120
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 181–210

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