September 24, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Lehua, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV
General characteristics: Short to medium in height, stiffly erect, slender, maturing within 12 to 18 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; distinguished by lilac-purple corm flesh and dark green petioles.
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September 24, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Lehua, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV
General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, slender, erect, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; distinguished by the dark green petioles which are shaded with purple, especially near and along the margins.
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September 24, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Lehua, Use: Poi Taro, Use: Taro Flour by MikeV
General characteristics: Medium tall in height, well spreading, maturing within 9 to 14 months, producing 2 to 5 oha; identified by light green petioles with a pale purplish-lilac base, and by lilac-purple corm flesh with reddish-purple fibers.
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September 24, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Lehua, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV
General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; identified by pale green petioles with broad, purplish-black edges.
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September 24, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Lehua, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV
General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, slender, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; identified by yellowish-green, widely spreading petioles and light purplish-lilac corm flesh.
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