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VegetableTrinidad and Tobago

When is taro root in season in Trinidad and Tobago?

Taro root is in season in Trinidad and Tobago from July to December. Peak season runs from August to November.

This root or tuber has a firm texture and a mild, earthy flavour. Roast, boil or simmer it in soups and stews.

Vegetable

Peak season: Taro Root

in Trinidad and Tobago during September

Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Colocasia
Scientific name:
Colocasia esculenta
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🥔✓

Country season

Trinidad and Tobago — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially in Trinidad and Tobago on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Trinidad and Tobago for taro root: one.

In season

August – November

Partially in season

JulyDecember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season