Archive for the ‘Taro: Manini’


Manini Toretore (Toretore, Forefore)

Published September 24th, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: South Seas, Taro: Manini, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, slender, erect, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; differentiated by profuse purplish-black stripes on light green background.

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Manini Kea

Published September 24th, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Manini, Use: Poi Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, well spreading, maturing in about 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; distinguished by very light-colored petioles with indistinct reddish-purple stripes.

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Manini Uliuli

Published September 24th, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Manini, Use: Poi Taro, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, slender, erect, maturing in a bout 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; characterized by broad purplish-black stripes on dark green petioles.

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Manini-owali

Published September 23rd, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Manini, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, moderately spreading, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; identified by yellowish-green to light red stripes on dark purplish background.

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