How to Grow Taro Roots
  • 1. What is the primary method of propagating taro?
A) Corms and Suckers
B) Seeds
C) Leaf Cuttings
D) Root Division
  • 2. What type of climate is best suited for taro cultivation?
A) Warm, Humid
B) Temperate, Dry
C) Cool, Mountainous
D) Cold, Arid
  • 3. What is the ideal soil pH for taro?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.0-8.0
D) 5.5-6.5
  • 4. How much sunlight does taro require?
A) Only Artificial Light
B) Partial Shade to Full Sun
C) Full Shade
D) Minimal Sunlight
  • 5. What is the most crucial factor for successful taro growth?
A) Fertilizer Application
B) Consistent Moisture
C) Air Circulation
D) Soil Type
  • 6. What is a common pest that affects taro?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Aphids
D) Earthworms
  • 7. Which nutrient is particularly important for taro root development?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Phosphorus
D) Nitrogen
  • 8. How deep should corms be planted?
A) 10-12 inches
B) 6-8 inches
C) Just below the surface
D) 2-3 inches
  • 9. What is a sign of overwatering taro?
A) Yellowing Leaves
B) Strong Root System
C) Rapid Growth
D) Dark Green Leaves
  • 10. What is the typical harvest time for taro?
A) 1-2 Months
B) 18-24 Months
C) 6-12 Months
D) 3-4 Months
  • 11. What does 'kalo' mean?
A) Taro
B) Yam
C) Potato
D) Sweet Potato
  • 12. Where is taro believed to have originated?
A) Africa
B) North America
C) South America
D) Southeast Asia
  • 13. What is the name of the smaller taro plantlets that grow from the main corm?
A) Suckers
B) Roots
C) Seedlings
D) Stems
  • 14. Which type of soil is generally NOT suitable for taro?
A) Sandy Soil
B) Clay Soil
C) Loamy Soil
D) Silty Soil
  • 15. What is the purpose of hilling the soil around taro plants?
A) Attracts Beneficial Insects
B) Prevents Weed Growth
C) Encourages Corm Development
D) Provides Shade
  • 16. What is a common disease that affects taro?
A) Powdery Mildew
B) Black Spot
C) Root Rot
D) Taro Leaf Blight
  • 17. What should you do to prepare corms for planting?
A) Sand them
B) Allow them to callous over
C) Freeze them
D) Soak them in bleach
  • 18. What is an important consideration when selecting a location for planting taro?
A) Proximity to Roads
B) Accessibility to Water
C) Amount of Wind
D) Elevation
  • 19. What is one way to improve drainage in the soil before planting taro?
A) Add Organic Matter
B) Compact the Soil
C) Add Clay
D) Remove all Nutrients
  • 20. What is one sign of a healthy taro plant?
A) Curled Leaves
B) Stunted Growth
C) Brown Spots
D) Vigorous Leaf Growth
  • 21. What is 'poi'?
A) Cooked taro leaves
B) Taro flour
C) Pounded taro root
D) Fried taro chips
  • 22. What should you do with the suckers that grow from the main taro plant?
A) Cut them off and discard them
B) Separate and replant them
C) Leave them attached
D) Graft them to other plants
  • 23. What type of fertilizer is generally recommended for taro?
A) High calcium fertilizer
B) High nitrogen fertilizer
C) Balanced NPK fertilizer
D) High phosphorus fertilizer
  • 24. How often should you fertilize taro plants?
A) Every few weeks
B) Never
C) Every day
D) Once a year
  • 25. What is the best time of year to plant taro in most regions?
A) Early Spring
B) Late Autumn
C) Mid Summer
D) Mid Winter
  • 26. Which planting method is commonly used in wetland conditions?
A) Container gardening
B) Paddy cultivation
C) Dryland farming
D) Terrace farming
  • 27. What part of the taro plant is primarily consumed?
A) Leaves
B) Corm
C) Stem
D) Roots
  • 28. Why is it important to cook taro thoroughly?
A) To improve the taste
B) To make it easier to digest
C) To remove calcium oxalate crystals
D) To kill bacteria
  • 29. What tool is useful for harvesting taro?
A) Spade
B) Lawnmower
C) Pruning shears
D) Hedge Trimmer
  • 30. What is one way to protect taro from frost?
A) Prune the plants
B) Apply fertilizer
C) Water more frequently
D) Cover plants with burlap
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