Taro (edible) and Taro (non-edible)

At Toucheng Leisure Farm, two kinds of taro plants grow. One is edible but one is not.

How do you tell the difference?

Below I took pictures of both plants for your information.

Taro's scientific name is Colocasia esculenta. its roots are used as vegetables for ite edible starchy

corm. Leaves and stalks are edible as well.  

While another taro (non edible) is Alocasia macrorrhizos. Its sap can irritate your skin due 

to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals when touched.

Its giant heart-shaped leaves can serve as an impromtu umbrella on a sudden

downpours.

Looking at it many times, can you tell the difference?

A cup of water poured on its leaves can clearly identify the big difference.

If you come to Toucheng Leisure Farm and met me, I'll be glad to tell you!!

Welcome!!

Leafy vegetables grown at the Farm

Green leafy vegetables are very important part of our daily diet. They contain many plant nutrients

necessary for our health and well being. The are low in calorie, fat, high in protein, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and many more.

Lettuce

An excellent source of Vitamin : and A, beta carotene, folate and iron.

Chinese leek

they  are used as flavorings or as substitute for garlic,

or chives, with the same nutritional content

Broccoli;

Also an excellent  source of Vitamin A and K and the dietary mineral manganese,

Sweet potato leaves:

Very rich in fibers and minerals.

 Carrots

Very rich in Vitamin A and K, and especially beta-carotene

We want to grow healthy, happy and long for longevity. Vegetables are the ingredients for  

\ this wish.

Toucheng Leisure Farm can help you attain this wish, we have all the ingredients you need.

We would like to share them with you..

Welcome.