Get Started Growing Kūmara!
Event description
Curious about growing your own kūmara? Join us for a hands-on afternoon with local grower Liz Stanway, who’s been successfully growing kūmara for years and is excited to share her tips, tricks, and tried-and-true methods.
WHEN: 2pm to 4pm Sunday 21 September
WHERE: 4095 State Highway 23, Raglan 3295
There is something for everyone whether you are a novice or a confident grower:
What you need to know before you start – timing, prep, and planning
How to build a small-scale tapapa kūmara
Caring for your tapapa until tipu kūmara harvest time
Other tipu kūmara growing methods – pros, cons, and what works best in Raglan
Where to source mother seed kūmara and which varieties thrive locally
Bonus: If time allows, we’ll touch on seed sowing, what to plant now, and how to set up your growing space
Spread the word and tag a friend who’d love to grow their own kai!
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