Where is taro suitable for planting and what kind of soil is suitable for planting

Taro planting area

Taro is a common vegetable crop, mostly grown in high temperature and humid areas. The origin of this crop is in China, India, Malay Peninsula and other places. my country's production areas include Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan and other provinces. It is very good to grow it in these places.

Taro growing environment

1. Temperature requirements

Taro is native to high temperature areas and has relatively high temperature requirements. The best growing environment is 20-25℃. During the bulb formation period, it is best to be around 28-30℃ so that the tuber can grow better.

2. Water requirements

Taro likes a humid growing environment very much and requires the soil to be slightly moist during the growth period, especially during the bulb formation period. It has very high requirements for water. If it is water taro, it also requires a certain water layer, but water needs to be controlled about a week before harvest.

Taro planting soil

Taro likes moisture and warmth, so planting it near a water source is a good choice. It does not have very strict requirements on the soil, but generally neutral, slightly acidic sandy soil or deep clay loam is often a taro field with a relatively loose soil structure, rich organic matter, and good water and fertilizer retention performance.

We need to pay attention to planting taro in loose, deep and fertile clay or loam. The general soil pH is suitable for taro growth, but taro has a defect, that is, its ability to withstand repeated planting is relatively low. Taro grows very well in soil rich in potassium.