How to Plant Taro from Grocery Store Bulbs {English Subtitles}
Can this pass for an ASMR video? 🤪
One of the vegetables I miss, living abroad, is taro or gabi leaves cooked in coconut milk. We are able to buy dried leaves here from the Asian store but they’re not quite the same as fresh ones. They also come with a hefty price tag. So when I saw an opportunity to grow these plants from grocery bought vegetables, I took the opportunity. The experience was nice!
Please let me know how you like this video.
Part 2 - harvesting and cooking taro harvested from the garden.
Other names: Taro, Gabi, Eddoe, Malanga, Calallo, Colocasia Esculenta Elephant's ears.
#delightfulsouvenirs #gardeningincanada #plantingtaro
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So, what does taro taste like? Taro is slightly sweet and nutty in flavor, and it's the root of the taro plant, which grows in tropical and semitropical climates all over the world. If you're wondering how to grow taro, and you don't live in such a climate, you can attempt to grow it in a greenhouse. Taro has actually been a food staple in many Southeast Asian, South Indian, African, and Pacific Island cultures for centuries. Registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alissa Rumsey describes taro as "a starchy vegetable similar to a potato but with twice the fiber." Sounds good to us! She also says that the root is "an excellent source of vitamin B-6, as well as a good source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C." Taro also contains other B vitamins, including b1, b2, b3, b5, and folate, all of which are involved in energy, metabolism, and red blood cell production.
"Taro also contains minerals like copper and zinc," adds registered dietitian Isabel Smith. "These are key for thyroid health. Meanwhile, manganese is part of an antioxidant pathway in the body, and there's also potassium for your heart health." With all these promising nutrients, we bet you're wondering how you should consume the lavender speckled root. We've got your back with a few creative ways to eat taro.
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Thank you guys!!! I appreciate all the support and love. Happy gardening!
@musicman195959
2 жыл бұрын
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I am also excited for the continuation...part 2. I'd love to see how they turned out.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. It gave me an encouragement to post the next part. Much appreciated. ♥️
@aychexseee
Жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth where part 2???? 🥺
@Hasenkind1
Жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth yes where is part 2?
I love this kind of video, without all the talking, right to the point and relaxing to watch. Informative and helpful. Thank you!
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind feedback. I hope to see you around.
I planted this spring some tarot roots in container as well. They’re growing wonderfully, thank for sharing your video
Thank you for this peaceful video. I loved it!.
I’m excited for the continuation.
That was a relaxing watch.
Oooooh, I sure wish there was more. I was hoping to see how they grew. Thank You For This Video 🤗
waiting for part 2 kapatid..part 1 cool
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kapatid. Have a great day!
This video was so satisfying to watch and listen to 🙏🏽
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very kind of you. 🥰
This is what I did today here in my home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I bought 3 taro tubers from a grocery store for just RM1 (USD0.24). The tubers already sprouting in the shop with green spears/shoots on top. I planted them in a big grocery bag, I dug holes at bottom of bag, pour in a mixture of several types of soil, and I buried the tubers in the soil. I planned to do this 2 weeks ago, I bought a lot of tubers for planting. But my wife cooked the tubers this afternoon, she didn't know these were planting materials, she thought the tubers would soon go bad as they were giving out shoots in the basket. No harm done, I just bought new tubers which I immediately planted today to avoid them going into the chicken curry pot again! Haha!
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
That was quite an adventure for your taro bulbs. Thanks for sharing, gave me a chuckle today. She’s a wise woman, would not let food go to waste 😄 I hope that your planted bulbs would do great!
I sliced off the top and planted. It has started to sprout. The yam (tuber) I boiled to make thai black sticky rice dessert.
yes beautiful sharing for planting taro
Very good! Kung hindi makita sa palengke, magtanim.
Ang taro pala pwde itanim kahit sa paso nice to know kung walang mabilhan sa store meron kang sariling tanim galing mo mag alaga ng halaman
Nakakamis din yung mga ginagawa nung lola ko naalala ko siya sa mga content niyo po
Hahahaha! I don't plant the entire taro, I cut off the growing nub and plant that and I eat the rest! I am in the UK so they are kinda special and cost a fair bit too!
@user-mc5vy2vk5n
2 жыл бұрын
Do you plant it right after cutting or wait for the cut surface to dry? I'm afraid mime spoils, since it started to grow fluffy mold at the bottoms. But tops show lil pink shoots, so I'm hopeful.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, that’s good. I should do that next time. Taro is expensive here too.
@Sam-lk6eo
Жыл бұрын
Chur to that ! From NZ
@obongg
Жыл бұрын
We plant just the tip in nigeria as well as we eat the entire thing
@TheMalcolms7
6 ай бұрын
I'm in the UK too. Can you do this with eddos aka cocoyam? How do you sprout them?
hinihintay kona sissy yong part 2 ang part one nakakahappy kaya dapat magtanim nalang
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sis. Gusto ko gumawa ng laing. Yum yum.
Napaisip ako siguro agriculture major in cropsci ang natapos nyo po kasi ang galing nyo po magtaning ng kahit ano po at ang resulta is amazing lahat...
Ah ganun palaka 🤣 ang galing naman ng vids.
Nakaka inspired ka naman sissy galing mo talaga sa pag plant
sipag mo naman mag plant talaga sissy parang gusto ko na din
We want to grow taro among other traditionally tropical plants/food, in the UK. Those giant leaves can be eaten also? So good to see another video that doesn't go off on a piano playing tangent
@millergrrrl
15 күн бұрын
I think the only edible part is the root, and you may need to look up how to properly process the tuber(corm?) as well.
I bought a tuber from the grocery store but don't know which end goes in the dirt? Do I have to keep in a plastic bag first to sprout? Please and thank you
Wow darun idea❤❤
Magtatanim na din ako ng ganyan pag uwi ko sa pinas..
Very nice! Kung magwork out iyan share a plant ha? Hehe.
Thank you for sharing ;fully watch and support
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I appreciate the support and will do the same for you. 🥰
:) the dust is tickling my nose :)
Ang husay mo talaga sa pag pa planting sissy..
Hmmm, are we going to have taro in coconut milk soon? They spicy fish you’ve got the other day would be a great compliment to the dish. Don’t forget to invite me. 🤣🌶
@monkeybusiness1711
3 жыл бұрын
I heard coconut.
wow. trending po sis
ang sarap nmn nito..thank you for sharing..team replay
How is the taro going sis? Update mo kami sa mga nanyayari.
Can you root the stims? Or does it need to be bulbs?
The taros look very healthy.
@maiahharrison3034
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ate. Yes they had a good start. Do you have a good recipe for gabi and coconut milk? Will go and inspect how the plants did and if they can be cooked soon.
Nice video. Are you going to plant more this season? How was your harvest btw?
I store it in plastic bag but it turns little white fungus.why this happend
I think you have just planted a Japanese taro called Satoimo. Good luck!!!
Can I plant them on December? Inside my indoor mini greenhouse?? I can't wait
parang magwork out naman ang taro na yan healthy naman para no need na bumili sa palengke
Hi guys I love the project Are leaves edible?
How long before you can get
yes found them in a german home depot and i freaked out bc i knew what it was. i knew kalo from my auntie who lives in hawaii
Watching 😍
May sayote din.... kumusta iyong sayote. Nabuhay ba?
Tamsak sis sana all may 27k views
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Hehe Oo nga. Sana all talaga sis. 🥰
What is this dirt or coconut husk?
1. you might want to skip the germinating part and just sow directly in the dirt. 2. it's probably easier if you skip wetting the soil first.
I cut the top off an put to grow an it grows
How did you germinate them?
Hi there, any update video yet?
I bought taro from the grocery, the problem is it grow roots but not leaves. How long shall I wait for it to grow foliage or it might not grow foliage anymore cause the taro from the stores might be sprayed with chemicals for it not to grow leaves.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Emilie, did you plant them in soil yet? It took a month almost before i saw green sprouts from my taro bulb, you are right, they are sprayed with growth retardant. Then after I planted them in soil, it took another 2-3 weeks before I saw the leaves growing. It took time.
@emilien.8327
3 жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth oh yes. I planted it directly in the pot. Then when I saw your video. I try to excavate and inspected the roots. But I buried it again and placed a mixing soil cause it rooted. The next day, I saw several shoots. I hope that it will become leaves. I just planted it in less than a month. So you’re probably right even I planted it in June and now July. It will take Somewhere in August for it to sprout its leaves. Thanks for responding.
@emilien.8327
3 жыл бұрын
And it like shady area and moist soil all the time. I think it liked when I watered it with banana peel tea rich in potassium yesterday. I saw it grew several shoots. Thank you for the tips!
How long until harvest?
What does it grow into
thats great when they sprouted but how do you tell which end is up. They say if you are not sure you should put them on their sides.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that is a good idea to put sideways if you can’t tell. But I think it’s not so hard to tell. The growing green part should be pointing up. The top part is also wider than the bottom.
@dakotahstr
2 жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth when I buy them there is no growth green on the. I just bought another one yesterday. I had them in planters last year but think now that I have a few extra Ill try them in the ground. I have great soil up here..
Madameng ganyan samin madam.
@tranquilhome8891
3 жыл бұрын
That's great! Dito kung di ka magtatanim, you can only buy dried leaves at the asian store. So expensive!
Hilig nyo pala magtanim
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Yes thanks. It’s a relaxing activity lalo na ngayong pandemic. They exude a feeling of calmness and vigor.
How did get started in the beginning, where did you get the sprouted bulb.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
The taro bulb is from the grocery store, it was left inside the plastic bag for weeks. There was a little moisture in the bag and it was just on the kitchen counter top. It sprouted just like that.
@thakorpatel3068
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your reply. I bought taro bulb from grocery store and have planted more than three weeks, no result yet. I will use your tip next year. Thank you so much. I do not think I can take it from pot, it will ruin my bulb.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Since you have planted it, keep it there. Make sure the soil is moist and the plant is not in direct sun.
Salam apu You Don't need to plant all mukki. You can make it half.
Pop them in a zip up plastic bag with a touch of water and leave in the airing cupboard for 2 months. They come out with roots and growth. Then plant in perlite compost mix . I had 50 this year wooop wooop
Are these considered elephants ear?
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Both Taro and Elephants Ears are different varieties from the same species of plants. Taro is grown for food while elephant’s ears is ornamental, not sure if it’s edible.
@jennysayaseng4521
3 жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth I just learnt something new, thank you. I had no idea. I’ve always thought elephant ear were edible.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. 🥰
How often do taro divide?
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Here in Zone 4, I have to harvest in the fall. So every year for me. They grow bigger if you can leave them in ground for more than one summer.
All your contents are nice maam, worth to watch. #evelyngambe
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sis. I appreciate that.
Didn’t see Charles Chaplin anywhere.
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
2 жыл бұрын
🤣
Is taro a perennial?
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Not in Canada that’s for sure. As soon as the cold came, the leaves withered. But the bulbs can be saved for planting again (or eating).
@yochanatav4884
3 жыл бұрын
@@ALittleGardenUpNorth So how did it turn out? I got some bulbs too from the store. Let me know! I’m in California.
You said $40.00. That’s a rip off price. You go to any Indian store and it’s sooooo cheap
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Rip off indeed. Unfortunately even in the Indian Stores here it’s also very expensive. Imported goods in Canada (and remote places, like where I live) are like gold!
@user-mc5vy2vk5n
2 жыл бұрын
Hardiness zone 6 here, it's expensive and very hard to get in stores, we don't have Asian stores in my region, and in supermarktes it was available at the beginning of February, when they sold Asian stuff & foods, I guess it's linked with Lunar New Year. I bought few bulbs and hope to grow them, taro is so tasty!
Favorite ko yang taro madam. # EvelynGambe
@ALittleGardenUpNorth
3 жыл бұрын
Ooh, miss ko na ang laing.
What a waste. You could’ve cut off the tops and eaten the bottoms, since they were already ripe. And replanted the tops.
🤣😂 those tools are for little children LOLOLOLOLOLOL and dich the gloves dude...dirt is good for the body and the soul...come on!!! stop playing gardening if you can not stand touching the soil...it is not poop u know🤣😂🙃🙃