2018年3月20日 · Taro, once a staple of the Hawaiian diet, and still an integral part of the culture, is surprisingly not native to Hawaii. Instead, it is thought to have originated in southern India, before migrating east to China and as far south as New Zealand.

2017年12月21日 · Hāloa is considered the first Hawaiian person and, according to the chant, all Hawaiians trace their roots back to him and to his older brother, the kalo plant. Deep respect for kalo can be felt...

Taro is the staple of the Native Hawaiian diet and at the core of the Hawaiian culture. Hawaiians believe the taro plant to be sacred. Taro, called “kalo” in Hawaiian, is central to the Native Hawaiian creation story.

Hawaiian taro, or kalo, comes from the plant family of araceae. It has a rich nutty flavor and is a vegetable root of a light purple hue. Ancient Hawaiians ate taro not only as a nutritional side, but also used it for its healing and medicinal properties.

Most of the taro grown in Hawaii today is in wetland or submerged culture. However, in ancient times upland taro was commonly grown in many areas of the state with reliable rainfall. Areas on the island of Hawaii where upland taro was well adapted include …

2017年12月28日 · Kalo, or taro, is one of the most important foods for Native Hawaiians. Read about the culture, history and innovative new uses for the storied plant, along with some of our favorite dishes, from...

2023年9月28日 · Hawaii's diverse climate and geography have led to the development of numerous Taro varieties, each possessing unique flavors, textures, and colors. From the heart-shaped 'Kalo' to the elongated 'Lehua maoli,' each Taro variety tells a story of its origins and the people who cultivated it.

Taro Varieties in Hawaii CTAHR; Hawaiian Kalo – an Identification guide to Hawaiian Kalo Varieties – Bishop Museum Kupuna Kalo

Most Hawaiian grown taro is allocated to four major uses: Poi, table taro, taro chips, and luau leaf. Taro for poi is cultivated by both the dryland and wetland methods. Varieties commonly used are the Lehua Maoli, `Maui’ Lehua, and Moi.

Kalo is indisputably the most important plant in Hawaiian culture. Besides being the staple food source, it is also the center of spiritualism, mythology, and social structure. In Hawaiian culture, the kalo plant is literally the elder brother of mankind.