Growing Taro, also Dasheen, cocoyam

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16 Aug 20 Mercy (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi , I am in capetown is it possible to farm these here. and where can i get the seeds/cuttings for planting
17 Aug 20 Anonymous (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
If you are humid sub-tropical then in the calendar guide for Taro is does not recommend growing them there. If wanting to plant look up a seed selling website.
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