Harvest
01Tearing the corm connection can leave an oxidising wound. Wet-soil harvest leaves adhered mud, and aggressive brushing can scratch the skin.
Current specifications available on request
Fresh Taro supply for B2B buyers
Fresh large taro and small round taro/eddoe cormels (Colocasia esculenta), supplied unpeeled and either washed or dry-brushed according to the program.
Fresh taro programs are prepared for professional procurement. Meicun coordinates lot selection, grading, packing, quality checks and destination-specific document requirements.
- Typical buyers
- Importers, wholesalers, processors and food-service buyers
- Availability
- Current-crop and stored lots may be supplied, subject to stock confirmation and pre-shipment inspection.
Indicative Procurement Specification
Typical export specifications and storage guidance are shown below. Final product specifications are confirmed against the current crop, selected lot, packing method, destination requirements and written quotation.
Final specifications are confirmed in the written quotation.
- Product type / commercial options
- Fresh large taro and small round taro/eddoe cormels (Colocasia esculenta), supplied unpeeled and either washed or dry-brushed according to the program.
- Grade and size
- Large Lipu-type taro may be selected at approximately 500 g to 1 kg+, while small taro cormels may be selected at 30–50 g or 50–80 g. Product type, roundness, diameter, individual weight and tolerance are confirmed in the written specification.
- Packing
- Large taro may be packed in 10 kg cartons with inner mesh and palletisation. Small taro may use 5–10 kg cartons; vacuum or nitrogen-flushed formats may be evaluated where suitable and agreed. Exact material, ventilation and food-contact requirements are confirmed before quotation.
- Origin & growing conditions
- Typical programs may be coordinated from river-alluvial production areas in Fujian, Shandong or Guangxi. The supplied product profile identifies deep loam with strong organic matter as favourable conditions. Actual origin, product type and field information are confirmed for the selected lot.
- Sorting requirements
- To limit discolouration, handling and trimming should avoid reactive iron tools; bamboo or stainless-steel tools are preferred. Rolling or electronic grading may check roundness, diameter and individual weight. Cuts, cracks, mixed sizes, mud and surface damage should be controlled to the written tolerance.
- Quality-control details
- Inspection should cover product type, size, roundness, skin condition, cuts, cracks, oxidation, internal discolouration, decay, soil removal and net weight. Programs may use blast pre-cooling and surface drying, followed by storage around 10–12°C and 85% relative humidity with managed oxygen and ventilation. The final regime is lot- and route-specific.
- Crop season
- Taro is generally harvested approximately 6–11 months after planting. The exact crop calendar depends on the production region and planting schedule.
- Availability
- Current-crop and stored lots may be supplied, subject to stock confirmation and pre-shipment inspection.
- MOQ
- Normally one full container load (FCL).
- Pallet & loading
- Indicative loading is approximately 20 metric tons per container. Final loading depends on packing, pallet use and legal payload.
- Storage
- Recommended storage: approximately 7–10°C and 85–90% relative humidity, with adequate ventilation.
- Shelf life
- Potential controlled-storage life is approximately 4–5 months. Actual shelf life must be confirmed according to the selected lot and transport conditions.
- Inspection
- Pre-shipment inspection scope should include agreed size, grade, colour, maturity, firmness, decay, pest damage, mechanical damage, net weight, packing and labelling. Buyer or third-party inspection may be arranged by agreement.
- Traceability & QA
- Each shipment lot or batch should be linked to the growing or collection area, harvest or receiving date, packing facility, packing date and release inspection. Residue, microbiological or laboratory testing should be provided only when required by the destination market or agreed contract.
- Export documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or transport document and certificate of origin. A phytosanitary certificate should be provided when required by the importing country. Fumigation, treatment, laboratory or inspection certificates should be supplied only when applicable and agreed.
- Destination requirements
- The buyer must confirm import permits, phytosanitary requirements, additional declarations, pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs), label language, carton markings and wood-packaging requirements.
- Quote requirements
- Please provide the required product type, grade, size, preparation condition, quantity, packing, destination port, Incoterm, delivery window, container type and any required certificates or laboratory tests.
Harvest to delivery
Common quality risks and prevention checkpoints
These are practical inspection risks to control during procurement and logistics; they do not mean the selected lot has these defects. Acceptance limits and preventive actions are confirmed in the written specification.
Sorting
02Reactive iron tools can trigger tannin oxidation and red or black discolouration within 24 hours. Mixed sizes can cause non-conforming packs.
Storage
03Relative humidity below 75% can cause shrivelling and reduced starch quality, while temperatures below 7°C can cause chilling injury and tiger-skin browning.
Transport
04Bottom-layer compression can cause cracking and contamination from fermented tissue. Poor ventilation and high carbon dioxide may contribute to internal black streaks or a fermented odour.
Buyer questions
How is availability confirmed?
Availability is checked against the current crop, selected lot, grade, packing and requested delivery window before quotation.
Can packing be customized?
Buyer labels and packing formats can be reviewed. Feasibility depends on product, volume, material lead time and destination rules.
Which export documents are available?
Applicable plant-health, origin, inspection and commercial documents are confirmed for the product, legal entity and destination market.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please provide the required product type, grade, size, preparation condition, quantity, packing, destination port, Incoterm, delivery window, container type and any required certificates or laboratory tests.
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Send your target grade, packing, volume, destination port, delivery window and required documents. We will confirm crop availability and the next quotation step within one business day.
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