Where is the best place to produce taro in Lipu?

The best producing area of Lipu taro is Lipu County, Guilin City, Guangxi.

This local product is a national geographical indication product and a tribute during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Lipu taro has always been famous for its cultivation in Guangxi. As the main traditional product in Lipu County, it has been planted in 13 towns and villages in the county, especially Qingshan, Xinping, Dumo and Xiuren. Lipu city belongs to subtropical humid climate, with short winter and long summer. The unique natural environment is very suitable for taro growth.

Lipu taro ripens at the end of 10 every year and can be preserved until after the Spring Festival. Lipu taro is as fragrant as milk, as powdery as chestnuts, and as waxy as purple rice. Lipu taro is big and nutritious. Sliced, fried and put in pork to make braised pork, which has a special flavor and is not greasy. This is a delicious dish at the party.

Method for judging the maturity of taro

According to different varieties, the ripening time of taro is different. Early-maturing varieties can generally be harvested in August, and late-maturing varieties can be harvested from September to 10. When taro grows mature, the leaves on the ground will turn yellow and the roots will wither. Especially when the temperature drops, taro leaves can't stand the first frost and wither very quickly.

Taro can be mined when it is ripe, but the time it stays in the ground is different in different regions. For example, in most parts of the south, the temperature is high in winter, and taro will not freeze underground. In such areas, the time for taro mining can last until February next year, and growers can decide the best time for taro mining according to the changes in the market.

However, this is impossible in the northern planting areas. The temperature in winter in the north is too low, and taro is not cold-resistant, which will cause serious freezing damage and lead to a large number of underground taro rot. Therefore, the northern region should be excavated in time, and the excavation time should not be delayed.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Lipu Taro