There are about 100 different kinds of taro; Some are oval-shaped like sweet potatoes, while others are mostly round. Taro has fewer strange shapes than other tuber plants. Taro can grow to 6 feet tall and have wide leaves; However, the buds are edible after being scalded in boiling water. However, leaves and buds are less used in western markets. The tuber part is dark brown, the outer skin is annular and quite rough, and there are hairs on it. The pulp is white, off-white and purple-gray, and some have pink or brown texture.

Give a few common examples:

(1) taro, also known as betel nut taro, is a Guangdong peasant variety with a plant height of1150 cm. Leaf blade broadly ovate, petiole green. Bulbs are oval in shape, dark brown, white in flesh, with purplish red markings. The mother taro is big, and the daughter taro is oval, with 6-10 per plant. The yield per plant is 2.5-3 kg. Because of its high starch content and strong fragrance, it is named taro. Fresh vegetables can be used, dried and canned. The moisture resistance is worse than other varieties, and the storage resistance is better. Late maturity, growing period 240-280 days. The planting period is from February to March, from 1 1 month to the next year 1 month, and the yield per mu is about 3000 kg.

(2) Longdong Zaoyu, a Guangdong peasant variety. The plant height is 70-80 cm, the leaves are broadly ovate and the petiole is purplish red. Bulbs are ovoid, yellow-brown, white in flesh and white in bud, with 4-5 taro per plant and yield of 0.75-1kg per plant. Bulbs are rich in starch, with smooth skin and excellent quality. Fresh taro can be eaten or dried. Early maturity, growth period180-210 days. /kloc-Plant from February to February, and harvest from June to July. The yield per mu is about 800 kilograms.

(3) Guangdong peasant varieties of red-bud taro. Plant height is 90-100 cm, leaves are broadly ovoid and petioles are purplish red. The mother taro is large and nearly round, with 7-10 seeds per plant. The seed taro is fat, with thick skin, brown, white meat and bright red buds, and the yield per plant is 0.85-1kg. It contains more starch and has excellent quality. Fresh taro can be eaten or dried. Medium. The growing period is 210-240 days, the planting period is February-March, and the harvest is September-10, with an yield per mu of1500-1700 kg.

(4) The dogclaw taro is a Guangdong peasant variety. The plant height is 80-90 cm. Leaf blade broadly ovate, petiole green. The mother taro and the son taro are clustered, with a little more, the bulbs are obovate, brown and white. The yield per plant is 1.5 kg, and the meat is smooth and light. Vegetables are eaten and dried for medicinal purposes. Late maturity, growing period 270-300 days. The planting period is from February to March, and it is harvested in11February, and the yield per mu is 2500-3000 kg.

In addition, there is also Yintaro, a local variety of Guangdong farmers, with plant height140-150 cm, broadly ovoid leaves and light green petioles. Stir-fried or pickled with petioles for eating. Green taro, a Guangdong peasant variety, has a plant height of150-165 cm, broad oval leaves and green petioles, which are pickled for eating. Red taro, a Guangdong peasant variety, has a plant height of150-160 cm, broad oval leaves and purple petioles, which are pickled for eating.