Taro is commonly found throughout India and is widely used as a staple food. It is one of the earliest crops and made its entry into India before the potato, which is relatively recent. Taro has historical references in the Vedas and early AyurVedic writings. It is a very easy crop to grow, both in the lower wetlands and on higher altitudes, making it a very hardy and versatile crop. Every culture in India utilises this vegetable in its root form, and some even incorporate th

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