Taro 'Burgundy Stem'

Colocasia esculenta

How to grow Taro 'Burgundy Stem'

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May be grown as an annual or brought inside in colder areas.2

Keep in mind when planting that Burgundy Stem is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Burgundy Stem requires a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Burgundy Stem from seed

Transplanting Burgundy Stem

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Burgundy Stem is a tender plant.

Harvesting Burgundy Stem

Taro Burgundy Stem Etymology

The latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.1

Burgundy Stem folklore & trivia

“Burgundy Stem” has produced sports including: Big Dipper, Black Marble (aka Multiflora), and Mojito (through Black Marble)3

Misspellings of Taro 'Burgundy Stem'

burgandy stem

Footnotes