Mala Kalo

5/4/2013

Aloha Everyone. I just wanted to take a brief moment to share my thoughts on Kalo. I feel that Kalo is so important not only as a food source but also as a source of identity, cultural re connection and healing. I had a blast trying to grow the baby kalo in a little 2x7 foot area and from these plants were able to produce enough keiki to give to Jerrick when he wanted to start his mala and some to take to my mom and dad's place and plant there. Everyone should try and grow some kalo, even if you have a small space. If you are thinking about it, start! The kalo will grow, the 'ohana will grow and your space will grow. Mahalo Haloa.

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Valerie Kahanu

5/3/2013 11:12:33 pm

Can you grow Kalo in Utah? I lived in Hilo and grew my Kalo and we did so well. We also planted Kalo in pots besides on the land. We moved to Utah last year and gave our Kalo to our grandchildren to grow in their garden in Hilo. How do you suggest we plant it here in Utah, and when should we start? Is it possible for you to send me some Kalo. I have a garden of vegetables, fruit trees,but I would love to have Kalo. Mahalo.

Raymond K Estrella

5/4/2013 01:56:14 pm

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5/4/2013 02:00:12 pm

Aloha Valeire,
I think my wife and her family knows you, she is Jenny Laimana. Those are some good questions. I am not an expert in what can grow in Utah, but I will ask around, also I will look into how one would ship kalo to the continent. Mahalo for your questions and enthusiasm for growing, I will try my best to help answer your questions. Mahalo.

Robin Laauli Moe

11/29/2016 05:19:13 am

Aloha kakou kaikua'ana o Hilo. I was raised on Waianuenue avenue in Hilo. Left to Los Angeles and have finally returned to Hilo. I have cousins in Utah are from the same lineage.. I grew kalo that I found in the Vietnamese stores that also sold fresh fish.. They have the bunglong kalo.. Or from the Samoan markets, have the Samoan, Fijian, or Tongan Varieties of kalo.. I grow it in pots or mala fashion. Only in the winter it gets cold and Utah snows .. I would make a makeshift growhouse.. Cover my mala with clear plastic.. But I use to make a homemade mala.. Using a keiki swimming pool.. Set on top of wooden blocks so the ground wouldnt freeze it.. Good luck tita o kaikua'ana o Hawaii Nei.. Aloha nui.. Malama pono e..A hui ho.. " To'a ma Tanifa.. Ala o Waianuenue e .. :)(: Tama La'a nui

valerie kahanu

5/4/2013 03:26:12 pm

Mahalo for responding, yes I do know Jenny Laimana and her family. We attended Kaneohe 1st ward many years ago. We have such fond memories of their family and ours. Our children are good friends and Uncle John and my husband Curtis are hanabata friends. Life is great here in Utah with us but we do miss the local grinds. But I would love to grow some kalo here if can. Mahalo and look forward to hearing from you.

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