Overwintering Yellow Taro (Zone 6 NJ)

Zone 6 NJ. Winter care for Yellow Taro in outdoor pond.

Step-by-Step Bulb Storage

1. Dig bulbs when leaves yellow (fall).
2. Clean soil off, rinse.
3. Air-dry 1–2 days, shaded, no wind.
4. Trim dead/diseased parts. Cut leaves/stems, keep roots.
5. Pack in paper bag with damp sand/peat/sawdust. Cover bulbs. Fold, don't seal. Label.
6. Store at ~50°F, dry, frost-free (basement/garage).
7. Check monthly: discard shriveled, trim mold, mist if wrinkling.
8. Pot early indoors for head start. Replant after frost.

Simple, reliable. Taro is tropical—bulb storage is mandatory in Zone 6.