Question 1: When should we start planting taro? Taro sowing time:

It varies according to the cultivation of various protected areas.

A greenhouse cultivation:

Sowing can be done in early January, covered with mulching film, and covered with a small ring greenhouse. The row spacing is 60-65cm, the plant spacing is 27-30cm, and 3,600 plants per acre are planted. Early maturity Varieties are harvested in late August, while late-maturing varieties can be harvested in mid-September.

B arch cultivation:

Generally sowing in late February, with mulch and a small arch cover. The row spacing is 60-65cm, the plant spacing is 30cm, and 3,300 holes are planted per acre. Early-maturing varieties can be harvested in early September, mid-maturing varieties in mid-September, and late-maturing varieties (Chongming red stem taro) can be harvested in late September.

C Mulch covering:

Generally sown in early March, row spacing 60-65cm, plant spacing 30cm, planting 3300 acres

Holes, early maturing varieties in September Mid-term and late-maturing varieties are harvested in early October. When covering the field with mulch film, the water holding capacity of the field should be moderate, the soil should be kneaded into a ball with hands, and the soil should be lightly placed on the ground to the extent that it is easy to spread. The mulch film should be tightened, flattened, and compacted to facilitate heat preservation, moisture retention, and weeding.

D live broadcast in the open field:

Sowing from late March to early April.

Question 2: Is it okay to plant taro in July in the southern lunar calendar? Please give some advice from an experienced brother. It can be planted, and the growth in the early stage is not hindered. When the weather gets cold in the later stage, a greenhouse should be used to keep warm to promote growth in the later stage.

Question 3: How long does it take to plant taro? (1) Temperature requirements. Taro is native to high-temperature and humid areas. During the long-term cultivation process, cultivation types such as water taro, water and drought taro, and upland taro have been formed. However, both calla taro and upland taro require high temperature and humid environmental conditions. Taro bulbs begin to germinate at 13-15°C. The suitable growth temperature for the seedling stage is 20-25°C, and the suitable growth temperature for the sprouting stage is 20-30°C. A large temperature difference between day and night is conducive to the formation of bulbs. During the bulb formation period, 28-30°C during the day and 18-20°C at night are most suitable.

(2) Moisture requirements. Both calla taro and upland taro like moist natural environmental conditions. During the growth period of upland taro, the soil needs to be moist, especially during the vigorous growth period of the leaves and the bulb formation period. It requires a large amount of water and requires increased watering or shallow water irrigation in the row trenches. The calla taro requires a certain water layer during the growth period, and the water layer during the seedling stage is 3-5 cm. During the peak growth period of the leaves, it is better to have a water depth of 5-7 cm. Watering and irrigation should be controlled 6-7 days before harvesting to prevent the bulbs from containing too much water and not being able to withstand storage.

(3) Lighting requirements. Taro is more tolerant of low light and does not have strict requirements on light intensity. Grows well in diffuse light, requiring short day conditions for bulb formation and expansion.

(4) Soil requirements. Water taro is suitable for growing in water and needs to be cultivated in paddy fields, low-lying land or ditches. Although taro can grow in dry land, it still maintains the ecotype of swamp plants and should be planted in humid areas. Taro is a fertilizer-loving crop, and its bulbs are formed in the underground soil layer. Therefore, loam or clay loam soil with rich organic matter and deep soil layer should be selected, with a pH value of 5.5-7 being the most suitable. Taro is one of the crops with higher returns. Generally, the yield of "child taro" is about 2,500 catties per mu, and the yield of "mother taro" is more than 600 catties. The total yield per mu is more than 3,000 catties. In the past, taro was mostly planted in spring. In order to improve the multiple cropping index and make full use of soil fertility and light energy, we conducted summer planting experiments and achieved significant economic benefits. Compared with spring-planted taro, we can harvest one more potato or wheat. In order to ensure the high yield of summer taro, in In terms of cultivation technology, the following measures should be taken: 1. Preparing the land for stubble and applying sufficient base fertilizer. After harvesting the potatoes or wheat from the previous crop, the land should be prepared for stubble. Apply 10,000 kilograms of soil fertilizer per mu and 100 kilograms of phosphate fertilizer and 30 to 50 kilograms of phosphate fertilizer per mu. Potash fertilizer. In order to promote early emergence of seedlings, 20-30 pounds of ammonium sulfate should be applied as seed fertilizer. 2. Strive to plant early and plant reasonably and densely. As the saying goes: "There is no need to plant early in summer, the earlier the better." According to experiments, summer taro can mature 15 days earlier when planted 10 days earlier, and the yield per mu can increase by 400 to 600 pounds, and " "Zi taro" becomes plump, with increased starch content and good quality. The planting period is generally not later than late June. If it is too late, it will not be able to mature normally due to the influence of low temperature in the later period, which will reduce both yield and quality. In order to gain time, it is best to place the seed taro in a hotbed to spray water to germinate about 15 days before planting, and keep the temperature at about 30°C. When the buds grow about half an inch, select healthy and disease-free buds as seed taro, and cut off the tail to facilitate rooting. If the buds have grown but the ground has not yet been prepared, you can place them in a cool place to practice the buds to prevent the buds from growing too long and causing damage during planting. In order to achieve the purpose of early planting and high yield, wheat fields can also be interplanted. When planting, it is necessary to plant deeply and cover lightly, which is called "hidden taro" by the people. Generally, the trench is 5 to 6 inches deep. Water it immediately after planting. After all the water has seeped down, cover it with soil 1 inch deep. If it rains after planting, the soil should be loosened in time, but the taro buds should be prevented from being damaged. The growth period of summer taro is shorter and the plants are smaller. Pay attention to reasonable and dense planting. Generally, there are 500 to 800 more taro plants per acre than spring-planted taro plants. The spacing between plants is 0.8 to 1 feet, and the spacing between rows is 1.5 to 1.8 feet. There are about 4,000 plants per acre. If the soil is fertile and there is sufficient fertilizer and water, the row spacing can be appropriately increased and the density should be smaller. Otherwise, it should be denser. However, the number of plants per mu should generally not exceed 4,500. 3. Good field management: Taro requires soil with good permeability.

Therefore, more soil should be loosened in field management, so that light hoeing before emergence and after rain will not damage the buds, deep hoeing after rain during the leaf growth period will not damage the roots, and hoeing will be done again when it rains and the moisture is suitable. After the "Beginning of Autumn", "Zi taro" begins to grow in large numbers, and the new "Zi taro" sprouts new ones and becomes "Er sprouts". After "Bai Lu", the "two buds" have basically appeared, and the main stem begins to turn yellow. At this time, it is necessary to build up the soil while the moisture is still there, bury all the "two sprouts" in the soil, and apply 15-20 pounds of compound fertilizer per acre of soil. If the soil is cultivated too early, the main stem will be dark green, and the "second buds" can re-emerge, which will affect the expansion of the taro and lead to a reduction in yield; if the soil is cultivated too late, the "child taro" will grow into a "green head taro" with high water content and poor quality. , it is necessary to flexibly control the soil cultivation time according to the time, place and growth situation. 4. Timely collection

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Question 5: How many seasons are taro available in a year? When to plant? When will it be harvested? My home is in the south, and taro is planted in winter and can usually be dug out and eaten in summer.

Question 6: Can Guangdong taro be grown in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River? Taro can be grown in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Taro, also known as taro and taro, is the underground corm of araceae plants. The shape and meat quality vary depending on the species. Small taro is usually eaten. Perennial tuber plant, often cultivated as an annual crop.

Taro likes high temperature and humidity. Seed taro begins to germinate at 13-15°C, and the optimum temperature for growth is above 20°C. Corms are formed under short-day conditions, and the optimum temperature for development is 27-30°C. In case of low temperature and drought, the growth will be poor and the yield will be seriously affected.

Taro is native to India and was later introduced from Southeast Asia, South China, Japan and other places. In my country, the Pearl River Basin and Taiwan region have the most plantings, followed by the Yangtze River Basin, and are also planted in other provinces and cities.

Question 7: In which month can ginger and taro be planted? Sichuan Taro seeds are Pinellia ternata. Planting time: Planting time varies in different regions. In the Huanghuai region, it is generally best to plant between rain and the hibernation of insects. In Sichuan, which has no frost damage, it can be planted in winter.

August is the peak season for planting ginger. Ginger: Biological characteristics: It prefers a warm and humid climate. It is not cold-tolerant and is afraid of moisture and direct sunlight. Avoid continuous work. It is advisable to choose sloping land and slightly shady plots for cultivation. The upper layer should be deep, loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil to heavy soil. Cultivation technology uses rhizomes (planted ginger) for propagation, hole planting or strip planting. When digging ginger in autumn, choose thicker and light yellow ones. Glossy rhizomes without disease or insect scars are used as ginger seeds, which can be stored in cellars or layered with fine sand indoors for later use. From January to April in the south and from May in the north, take out the seeds and keep them warm for germination, then cut the seeds into small pieces and keep 1-2 strong buds in each piece. For hole planting, open holes with a row spacing of 40cm x 30cm and a depth of 13-17cm. First pour manure water into the holes. After the soil has penetrated, place 1 piece of ginger in each hole and finally cover it with fine compost and soil. For strip planting, trenches should be dug with a row spacing of 40cm. After applying base fertilizer, the seeds should be planted with a plant-to-plant spacing of 27cm. The overlying soil should be level with the ground. The Sichuan production area pays great attention to the depth of sowing. Sowing deeply (digging holes about 30cm) and constantly cultivating the soil will form certain ginger, which is the source of ginger; sowing shallowly (digging holes 5-10cm) will produce medicinal ginger, which is the source of dried ginger.

Question 8: The yield and growth habits of red taro per mu in August. The yield of taro is high, and the food part contains starch and protein. In addition to being used as vegetables, it can also be used as food. It has been regarded as an important food subsidy or food source since ancient times. Relief crops. Taro is resistant to storage and transportation, and plays a certain role in solving the problem of balanced supply of vegetables throughout the year.

1. Biological characteristics

Taro is a hygrophytic plant of the genus Colocasia in the family Araceae. It is a perennial herb, but is cultivated as an annual crop in temperate zones. The root is a white fleshy fibrous root, which grows on the lower nodes of the mother taro and child taro. The root system has few root hairs to adapt to the aquatic environment. Its absorption capacity is weak and it is not tolerant to drought. The stem is an underground corm, with round, oval, oval or cylindrical shapes. The leaves have long stalks and are shield-shaped. The petiole has green, red, purple and other colors, which is the basis for the variety naming. The petiole has weak wind resistance and is susceptible to wind damage. The base of the petiole grows on a shortened stem. As the leaves become lush and enlarged, the shortened stem gradually forms a plump bulb, which is called taro, taro mother, taro mother or close taro. From the middle and lower part of the mother taro, the taro leaves divide for the first time to form the sub-taro. The second leaf division can occur on the sub-taro, which is called the grandson taro. The taro seeds gradually dry up and shrink as the new shoots grow. Farmers call this the back stem.

The flowers are Buddha flame inflorescences, wrapped in Buddha flame buds, which usually only bloom and do not bear fruit.

2. Varieties

According to ecological types, taro can be divided into two categories: water taro and upland taro. Water taro has good quality and is mainly distributed in the southern rice areas. Upland taro is commonly cultivated in my country, both in the north and south. Distributed everywhere.

In terms of cultivation, taro can be divided into three categories according to the growth habits of mother taro and child taro.

1. Taro

The taro has strong sphericity and a large number, 10 to 20 per plant. The meat of the taro is tender, sticky and of good quality. It is edible The main species are taro, mostly water taro, and the cultivation area is very wide. Among the multi-seeded taros, there are black taro, red taro, green taro, hairy taro, etc.

Black foot fragrant: tall plant, strong lobulation, white cotyledons with brown scales, oval shape, single plant yield 1.5 ~ 2.0kg, early maturity adaptability, waterlogging tolerance, fertilizer tolerance, drought tolerance, no Cold-resistant, the bulbs are tender in texture, easy to peel, of good quality, resistant to storage, used for cooked food, and used as upland taro cultivation, about 22,500kg per hectare.

Red root taro: tall plant, medium lobulation, shield-shaped, green leaves, about 10 taros per plant, yield per plant 1.25~1.5kg, medium to late maturing, resistant to waterlogging, intolerant to drought , moderate heat resistance and disease resistance. The flesh of the corm is soft and slightly sweet. It is resistant to storage and transportation. It is used for cooked food and for cultivation of calla taro. One hectare yields 22,500 to 37,500 kg.

Green stem taro: The plant is tall, with medium leaf divergence. The taro is oval, with brown skin and white scales on the stem nodes. The yield per plant is 1.4-1.5kg. It is cultivated as water taro and has an output of one hectare. 33000～37500kg.

Hairy taro: plant height 80ctn, strong leaf division, round taro shape, brown skin, 15-20 taros per plant, individual weight about 50g, single plant yield 0.75-1.0kg, more For upland taro cultivation, the yield per hectare is 22,500 to 37,500kg.

2. Kui taro

Also known as taro, the plant is tall and requires higher temperatures and a longer growth period. The mother taro has weak sphericity, and the child taro is few and small. The mother taro is well-developed and has a high starch content, strong fragrance and good quality. The main food taro is the mother taro, which is less cultivated in Panxi area. There are Pin taro belonging to Kui taro, also known as human head taro, horse foot pole taro, etc.

Pin taro (Pin taro): The plant is tall, with weak leaf division. The mother taro is oblong, with brown skin. There are very few sub-taros. The mother taro is well-developed. Each one weighs 1.5 to 2.5kg. It matures late and is resistant. Waterlogging, shade-tolerant, strong disease resistance, storage and transportation resistance, the corm texture is solid, dense, soft, and of good quality. For calla taro cultivation, one hectare weighs about 45,000kg.

Horsefoot taro: The plant is tall, with weak foliage. The mother taro is cylindrical, with yellowish-brown skin, white flesh, white taro buds, well-developed mother taro, and few child taro. The weight of a single plant is about 2.5kg. Late maturing, drought-resistant, heat-resistant, intolerant to cold, and disease-resistant. Mother taro has high starch content, low water content, and is resistant to storage. Mother taro is the staple food and is cultivated as upland taro. One hectare yields 37,500 to 45,000 kg.

3. Multi-headed taro: The plant is relatively short, and the taro is easy to germinate and grow. The size of the mother taro, child taro, and grandson taro are similar in size and are densely packed into one large piece. The quality is very good, but the yield is relatively small. Low. There is sporadic cultivation in the Panxi area, usually taro.

3. Requirements for environmental conditions for growth and development

(1) Requirements for environmental conditions

Taro is native to places with high temperatures and humidity, and it still requires high temperatures. Humid environmental conditions. Corms begin to germinate at 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. During the growth period, temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius are required. The best temperature for bulb development is 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Different types have different temperature requirements and adaptation ranges. The multi-seeded taro can adapt to lower temperatures, while the Kui taro has strict requirements for high temperatures and requires a long growing season for the bulbs to... >>

Question 9: What varieties of taro are there? Taro is a perennial tuber plant often cultivated as an annual crop. The leaves are shield-shaped, with long and fat petioles, green or purple; a shortened stem forms at the base of the plant, which gradually accumulates nutrients and enlarges into a fleshy bulb, called "taro" or "mother taro", which is spherical, oval, oval or massive. wait. Each node of the mother taro has a brain bud, but the axillary buds in the middle and lower nodes are the most active and produce the first tillering, forming a small bulb called "child taro", and then "grand taro" develops from the child taro. Under suitable conditions, great-grandson or great-great-grandson taro can be formed.

Chinese scientific name: taro

Latin scientific name: Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot

Alias: green taro, taro

: Kingdom Planta

Phylum: Angiosperms

Class: Monocotyledonta

Order: Alismatales

Family: Araceae Family

Genus: Colocasia

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Synonyms: Crouching owl ("Historical Records"), taro Kui ("Han Shu"), taro root ("Han Shu" Yan Shigu's annotation), Tu Zhi ("Bie Lu"), taro milk ("How to Plant Taro") , taro ("Chinese Medical Dictionary"). Features and characteristics: It likes high temperature and humidity, is not drought-tolerant, is relatively shade-tolerant, and has the characteristics of an aquatic plant. It can be cultivated in paddy fields or dry land. The root system has weak absorptive capacity and requires sufficient water during the entire growth period

; it has wide adaptability to soil, and fertile, deep, clay soil with strong water retention capacity is suitable; seed taro begins to germinate and grow at 13 to 15°C The optimum temperature is above 20°C. Corms are formed under short-day conditions, and the optimum temperature for development is 27-30°C. In case of low temperature and drought, the growth will be poor and the yield will be seriously affected. Distribution: Originated in India, it is most planted in the Pearl River Basin and Taiwan Province in China, followed by the Yangtze River Basin, and is also planted in other provinces and cities.

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The main varieties of taro among the people are: red taro (also known as red bud taro), White taro (also known as white bud taro), nine-head taro (dog's claw taro), betel nut taro (called Lipu taro in Guangxi), etc. Red taro is named after the red buds it sends out. When cut into pieces, there is no obvious difference in color and taste from white taro.

Red taro

The plant height is 90-100 cm, the leaves are broad and oval, and the petioles are lavender. The mother taro is larger, nearly round, with 7-10 sub-taros per plant. The sub-taros are fat, thick-skinned, brown, white flesh, bright red buds, and the yield per plant is 0.85-1 kg. Contains more starch and is of high quality. Taro can be eaten fresh or dried. Medium rare. The growing period is 210-240 days, the planting period is from February to March, and the harvest is from September to October. The yield per mu is 1500-1700 kilograms.

White taro

The sprouts are white, the petioles are green, and other shapes are basically the same as red taro. White taro and red taro are rarely eaten directly because they are not easy to cook. They are usually mashed into cooked products such as taro. What people eat directly is the "zi taro" that has sprouted for the first time and formed a small bulb. This is the egg-sized taro that people often see in supermarkets.

Nine-Headed Taro

The plant height is 80-90 cm. The leaves are broad and ovate, with green petioles. The mother taro and the child taro grow in clusters, with slightly more child taro. The bulbs are obovate, brown, and have white flesh. The yield per plant is 1.5 kilograms, the meat is smooth and light in taste. Vegetable food and dried for medicinal purposes. Late maturing, with a growth period of 270-300 days. The planting period is from February to March and harvested from November to December. The yield per mu is 2,500-3,000 kilograms. The taste of Kutou taro is slightly better than white taro and red taro.

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