Taro 'Black Stem'

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

Keep in mind when planting that Black Stem is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Black Stem needs a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

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

Roots may be eaten after being properly prepared.³

The latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.¹

¹ The meaning of Latin plant names

² foridata

³ Rainy Side