The Maui News5 年
Green acres: Growing taro in hard places is just the challenge for farmers like Bobby Pahia
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo WAIKAPU — Bobby Pahia refused to be a taro farmer. Nope. Not happening. Never. He said growing up on Oahu, his friends all had to work on taro farms after ...
Green Matters on MSN11 个月
Taro, Like Ube, Is a Popular Veggie Similar to Sweet Potatoes — but What Does It Taste Like?
Its taste profile is up for debate, and how it is commonly referred to in the U.S. (i.e., taro root) is a bit deceptive, as ...
National Geographic news7 年
Reviving Hawaii’s Most Valued Crop
Known locally as kalo, the plant has been fundamental to the Hawaiian diet and culture for centuries—but its future is uncertain. Once one of the world’s most cultivated root crops ...