Growing Taro, also Dasheen, cocoyam

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01 May 22 Bob Edwards (USA - Zone 6b climate)
What suggestions do you have for attempting to grown Taro in NJ zone 6b! Our outside planting range is from May 5 - October 9. Would it help to plant the Taro in containers like cold box or an equal? Is it possible to raise Taro under lights inside?
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02 May 22 Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
It has no recommended planting times in the planting calendar. So you probably have no or very limited chance of growing it in your climate zone. It needs 6.5mths to grow, warm/hot humid weather and plenty of rain/water.
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