Indian Vegetables for Australian Gardens: Taro, Eggplant, and Fenugreek

Taro (Arbi/Colocasia)Colocasia esculenta produces large starchy corms with a nutty slightly sweet flavour used throughout South and Southeast Asian cooking. It thrives in high humidity, consistently moist soil, and tropical to subtropical heat. Plant corms in spring in full sun with rich constantly moist soil. Harvest after foliage dies back — usually 7–8 months after planting.Indian Eggplant VarietiesSmall round brinjal (5–7cm diameter) are essential for Tamil and Sri Lankan dishes. Long …