The Taro (Kalo) has been cultivated in Hawaii for thousands of years and is an essential part of the culture and cuisine and is considered a sacred plant. Taro is a staple food in traditional Hawaiian diets and continues to be an important part, as we still import 95% of food to the Hawaiian islands.
Learning about Taro helps preserve and promote its cultivation and supports the urgency to create more food gardens. Please enjoy our video about the wonder of the sacred Taro Plant.
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