When cut, the white flesh is flecked with purple. It is frost sensitive. Sow tubers into 15cm deep trenches, 40cm apart and cover with 5-8cm soil. Plant cuttings can also be used. It is often grown alongside irrigation ditches or at the edge of fields and plots.
Harvest occurs when the leaves yellow and are almost dead.
Stem cuttings can also propagate taro. Melbourne is supplied from Qld and Fiji. Preparation Small taro may be baked or boiled whole. Larger ones should be peeled and chopped. Handle with gloves if necessary.