which explains the importance of taro in Hawaiian culture.” At its peak, kalo was planted on over 35,000 acres. Today, only less than 350 acres are dedicated to kalo. To keep up with the demand ...

Pahia started growing taro, or kalo in Hawaiian, under the tutelage of University of Hawaii’s Dr. John Cho. And not just a little kalo, a lot of kalo. He and his wife would plant acres and acres ...

Nakamura shared that HB659 HD2 will take effect on Jan. 1 to declare taro, otherwise known as kalo, will be adopted, established and designated the state’s official plant. It is believed that ...

Adding kalua pig, taro leaves and smoke meat not only enriched ... it was a pairing of kalua pig and clams in a broth. Currently, this kalo ramen is sold only at ChefZone. By the time this article ...

Kipahuli farmer John Lind was the winner in the wetland kalo category, with E kūpaku ka ‘āina executive director, Penny Levin, at the East Maui Taro Festival in 2019. Photo courtesy EKKA The ...