Taro, or kalo, more than any other plant in Hawai‘i, came to play a very important role in the life of Hawaiians. In Hawaiian mythology it is believed that mankind originated from Haloa ...

“When I started planting taro, I believe something spiritual came ... He and his wife would plant acres and acres around Maui, including Pulehu, Kula, Maliko, Wailuku and even the plot where ...

Known locally as kalo, the plant has been fundamental to the Hawaiian diet and culture for centuries—but its future is uncertain. Once one of the world’s most cultivated root crops ...