Koga Family Harvesting Taro in Hanalei. Taro can be grown in flooded paddy fields or on irrigated dry land although flooded cultivation produces greater yields. Flooding also helps with weed …

The Hawaiian taro fields (kalo lo’i) of Hanalei are one the main sources of cultivation for Hawaii’s favorite starch, the taro (kalo) root. This respected plant can be prepared many ways and is …

All Islands have Taro fields but in particular interest are the taro fields of Kauai. Taro is a starch food and has been a staple in the Hawaiian diet for centuries. A great are to view some taro …

The valley floor is a patchwork of taro fields, an ancient Hawaiian staple crop, and other lush vegetation. The view is especially enchanting on a clear day when the sunlight bathes the …

Dec 10, 2010 · The wetland taro fields that stretch out green and glimmering as you cross the one-lane metal bridge into Hanalei? That’s Haraguchi Farm, the largest taro farm in the state. …

The Hanalei Valley Lookout offers stunning, panoramic views of the lush valley, with a patchwork of taro fields set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and waterfalls. Informational plaques …

Offers opportunities for an interactive class on Lo‘i cultivation, the fields of taro. The Lo‘i is located along the Mānoa river, right next to the U.H. Hawaiian Studies building.For permission to …

They are dedicated to preserving agricultural history with a focus on the cultivation of taro. They are active in their involvement of environmental education and restoration efforts to preserve …

Sep 13, 2010 · Taro is a very important plant in Polynesian and Hawaiian history and culture. The root of the plant produces a starchy, purple vegetable that’s similar to a potato. In Hawaii, …

Nonprofit Ho`opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill is an agrarian museum located in the taro fields of Hanalei Valley focused on Education and Sustainability. It is listed on the National Historic …