Select a site in a partially shaded area. The soil should be well-drained, with a preferred pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Till the site and clear all weeds and any stones. Sprinkle a cup of 16-16-16 fertilizer over 50 square feet of the planting site. Mix the fertilizer with the soil, using a garden fork.
Cut a section from a taro corm to a depth of about 1 inch, making sure there are at least a couple of leaves attached to the corm section. Place the corm section in a cool, dry place to dry for a day.
Dig a 3-inch-deep planting hole and set the corm. Fill the planting hole with soil and water it well. If you are planting more than one corm, space plants approximately 1-½ feet apart. Keep the planting site free of weeds, and water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Fertilize the plant with a cup of 16-16-16 fertilizer for every 50 square feet of space every two months.