Taro 'Bac ha'

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

Bac ha is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Bac ha needs a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Bac ha is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Be sure you have the correct type before eating.³ Wear gloves while preparing.³ Remove outer green layer with your fingers, then chop, and boil for 5 minutes before draining and adding to soup.³

The latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.¹

Salad taro, bạc hà, dọc mùng, taro stem, to-ran, hasu-imo,

¹ The meaning of Latin plant names

² foridata

³ Baker Gal