This document provides an overview of Colocasia esculentus (taro or dasheen) cultivation. It discusses the introduction, climate and soil requirements, varieties, propagation, cultivation practices including planting, manuring, irrigation, harvesting, and postharvest handling. It also describes major pests and diseases that affect taro such as aphids, leaf blight, viruses, and the taro beetle. Control measures for each are presented. Physiological disorders from water stagnation are also mentioned.