When to Plant Taro in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors May 19 to December 5, and expect your first harvest around December 5. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Taro planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
May 19
Projected first harvest
Dec 5
Taro is ready to harvest in about 200 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Taro planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
May 14
Projected first harvest
Nov 30
Taro is ready to harvest in about 200 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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