When I was in high school (a long time ago... hehe) I planted some potatoes in some old tires and we only got a few tubers, but I swear it' was so rewarding to dig them up and see potatoes.
My mom says that it's cheaper to buy them, which is true, but sometimes I just plant things to experience planting them. We got some gabi (taro in tagalog, just in case you didn't know that) that are starting to sprout and I'm going to plant them. I was aspired by Meighan ( photos ).
Remember to build up the soil (or mulch) as it grows. I think that's how you get more tubers. Good luck with them!!! :)
Oh, only a few tubers? "Fresh from the Garden" made it look like he was able to harvest a nice amount. How about taste? Was there any difference having potatoes fresh at least?
I'm not familiar with gabi actually. My parents never grew it nor did they prepare it in meals. Is it the same taro that is popular in Hawaii? Those are nice photos by Meighan. How do you like gabi prepared?
I think we only got a few, because I was such an amateur gardener. I'm sure with your skills, you can get a good amount. I don't know about the taste, but usually veggies taste better when you grow it yourself.
I'm not sure if the Taro is the same as the ones in Hawaii.
We cook the Taro two ways. One way is to steam or microwave it until it feels done, then peel and slice. Drudge the slices in grated coconut and add some sugar.
The other way is to add it to Nilaga or Sinigang. Do you know those dishes?
Ohh... my Mom told me we have some sprouting, so knowing me, I had to plant it. Photos are in my latest entry.
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My mom says that it's cheaper to buy them, which is true, but sometimes I just plant things to experience planting them. We got some gabi (taro in tagalog, just in case you didn't know that) that are starting to sprout and I'm going to plant them. I was aspired by Meighan ( photos ).
Remember to build up the soil (or mulch) as it grows. I think that's how you get more tubers. Good luck with them!!! :)
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I'm not familiar with gabi actually. My parents never grew it nor did they prepare it in meals. Is it the same taro that is popular in Hawaii? Those are nice photos by Meighan. How do you like gabi prepared?
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I'm not sure if the Taro is the same as the ones in Hawaii.
We cook the Taro two ways. One way is to steam or microwave it until it feels done, then peel and slice. Drudge the slices in grated coconut and add some sugar.
The other way is to add it to Nilaga or Sinigang. Do you know those dishes?
Ohh... my Mom told me we have some sprouting, so knowing me, I had to plant it. Photos are in my latest entry.
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