Weeds-1. Use of irrigation water to germinate weeds in bed sterilization process.
Weeds-2. Weeds at 7-14 days old; options to eliminate include chemical herbicides or mechanical cultivation.
Weeds-3. Weeds in between bed can be avoided by closer plant spacing or use of surface mulch, e.g. wood chips.
Weeds-4. Labor input to control weeds can be avoided, but if needed, consider the value of weed biomass.
Pests-1. Rose beetle damage, but not a serious problem considering taro's vigorous growth.
Pests-2. Aphids can be a serious problem, but consider reasons when they are not present (rainy season) and try to assimilate conditions.
Planting-1. Taro stem cuttings planted in furrows.
Planting-2. Two week old plantings with wide between row spacing; consider closer plant spacing or cover crop between rows.
Planting-3. Close plant spacing allows for canopy to shade out weeds.
Windy! Area can be very windy at times, hence the need for wind protection for crops.