Taro, Songe

(colocasia esculenta)

• Type of vegetable : leaves, underground organs
• Optimum growth pH range: 5.5-6.5
• Optimal growth temperature range : 25-29°C
• Organic matter requirements :
• Rooting :
• Special requirements : likes high temperatures. Very well suited to Mayotte.

• Seed characteristics

• Seeding depth : 50 mm
• Line spacing : 80 - 100 cm
• Interplant : 50 - 60 cm
• Remarks : In intensive pure culture, 50X50 can be applied. Planting of shoots or apical portions of corms.

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions