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Add flavor and variety to home cooking with this easy-to-grow root vegetable.
Root crops are mainly cultivated for their underground parts: licorice, tubers, rhizomes, tubers, etc. These structures are full of carbohydrates and water for plants and food for us. Some of these plants (we'll call them root vegetables for convenience), such as potatoes, carrots, and shallots, are staples in the kitchen. Others—gorafa, rutabaga, and salsify come to mind—are less common in most home vegetables, but add great variety and flavor to dishes. Learn how to grow all kinds of roots with these planting and harvesting tips.
beet
Beets are grown directly from seed sown in the garden in early spring and again in fall. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination. Plant them 1-2 inches apart. When the seedlings grow a few centimeters, cut them to 3-4 centimeters. Clean the plants from moisture and weeds; Mulch helps keep the soil moist, fresh and prevents weeds from growing.
Beets are ready to harvest when they reach the size of a golf ball, but can be left to grow. Beets are very hardy and can be put in the ground in the fall to get a proper harvest before the ground freezes.
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Carrots are a cool-season crop that can be transplanted in spring and late summer for fall or winter harvest. Sow the seeds directly into the garden, spacing them about an inch apart (or spreading them in a thin layer). The seeds are small and slow to germinate, so mixing radish seeds with carrot seeds can help. Radishes are a good companion plant because they germinate quickly to mark rows and prevent overwatering of the soil. Radishes are almost ready to harvest as soon as the carrots begin to grow.
Cut the carrots to about 2 inches and keep the soil moist and weed well. To retain moisture and suppress weeds. Small carrots can be collected by pulling them out one by one. Larger carrots should be lifted with a fork to avoid damaging the roots. Like beets, let carrots fall to the ground and harvest as needed before the ground freezes.
garlic
Garlic is a root vegetable that we harvest its edible underground structure, but technically, garlic is a bulb, not a root. The tuber consists of several "grains" that are separated and sown separately in autumn. Before planting, dig a trench 5 to 6 inches deep and add bone meal or balanced fertilizer to the furrows, then cover the fertilizer with about three inches of soil. Then place the garlic cloves with their pointed ends 4 to 6 inches apart in the partially filled trenches. Cover the seeds with soil and mulch well. If planting multiple rows, space the rows 8 to 12 inches apart.
Garlic should be harvested next summer, when the leaves begin to turn yellow and the tops fall. If the soil is loose, pull it up with your hand. Otherwise, use garden forks. Allow the tubers to harden off in an open area with good circulation for at least two weeks, until the outer layer of the bulbs is very dry and thin. take out to the market and market, an inch or 2 inches up or 2 up from the top, leaves and use them to braid the garlic into bunches. Store garlic in a cool, dark, dry place and check regularly for spoilage.
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Horseradish has a very sharp taste. It is a perennial perennial that is easy to grow but difficult to care for. If planting directly into the ground, plant the ball (small pieces of root) at a 45-degree angle, 3-4 inches deep and 18 inches apart, keeping it away from other vegetables. To control its spread, plant it in a 5 liter pot with the bottom removed and submerged in water. Water regularly and control weeds.
Horseradish root should be harvested in the fall before the ground freezes. Store the roots you will use in the refrigerator for about a month. For long-term storage, the roots are buried in moist sand in a cool, dark place. For fish, soups, sauces, sauces, etc. crush or chop the raw roots to add a spicy flavor.
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red onion
Onions can be grown from seeds, bulbs (small bulbs) or seedlings. Onions grown from seed should be planted indoors 6 weeks before last spring. Seeds or kits can be ordered online or purchased at a garden center. It is usually sown in early spring, as soon as the soil is worked. Plant seeds or clumps 1 to 2 inches deep and 2 to 6 inches apart, depending on the type of onion you're growing. Be sure to orient the bunch so that the growing end is pointing up. Cover with loose soil and water.
Onions are harvested in dry weather, when the leaves turn yellow and begin to fall, usually in mid- to late spring. If the weather is dry on the ground or in an enclosed garage or driveway, allow the tubers to dry for several days. After drying, store onions in a dark, dry place between 40 and 60ºF. Check regularly and remove signs of decay.
If you want to store onions for long-term use, choose a variety that keeps well. Sweet onions usually do not keep for a long time.
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Be sure to plant an onion variety suitable for your region: onions are sensitive to day length and have different light requirements.
turnip
Parsnips are similar to white carrots, but sweet and nutty. Roasted parsnips make a great side dish or can be sliced and added to soups and stews. Parsnips grown from seed take a long time to mature, about 16 weeks, so they should be planted in mid- to late spring for a fall crop.
Plant 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart, thinning to about 3 inches when seedlings are 1 to 2 inches tall. Water and weed the beds: mulching along the rows will help keep the soil moist and thin. As the plant grows, pack soil around the base to prevent the root tips from turning green.
Like many other winter crops, parsnips do well in light frosts. If you apply a thick layer of mulch, you can leave it on the ground all winter and pick it up as needed until early spring.
potato
Potatoes are grown from "cut seeds," which are sections of tubers cut open to include at least 1 or 2 shoots or sprouts. This is another cool-season crop, so plant seed cuttings in rows in early spring. As the plants grow, pour soil around the base to provide plenty of loose soil for the bulbs to grow into.
If you like new potatoes, you can harvest the young tubers by hand, letting the rest of the plant grow. When the potato tops die back, usually in early spring, carefully remove all tubers with a garden fork. Anything damaged during collection must be used immediately. Depending on the variety, properly ripened potatoes can be stored in the dark in a cool basement or garage for 2-4 months.
turnip
Radishes are a fast-growing winter crop, often ripening in less than a month after planting. They can be round or cylindrical in shape and come in different colors.
Sow radish seeds directly into the garden in early and late spring and again in fall. When they are about an inch tall, thin to the exact spacing recommended on the seed packet (usually about 1-2 inches). Collect often. When its roots reach, it often penetrates the soil. Plant several times a fortnight for a steady supply.
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Broccoli
Similar to turnips but larger, rutabagas grow less often, but they are a good choice if you want lots of fresh home-grown greens in the fall and winter. The roots of the tuber known as rutabaga can grow up to the size of a sword. They are a tasty addition to mixed root vegetables.
Sow the seeds 90 days before the first fall, which is midsummer. Plant 2 to 1/2 inches deep, thin to a final spacing of 6 inches. Water them well and keep them free from weeds. Harvest in the fall when the roots are 4 to 6 inches in diameter (the root tips are usually visible above ground). They do best after a few frosts and can stay in the garden until the ground freezes. After harvesting, cut the leaves and store the roots in a cool, dark, frost-protected place.
to falsify
Scorzonera, which produces long, thin root crops, increasingly requires parsnips. It is also called oyster plant because it tastes like some oysters; others think it tastes like artichoke liver. The root can be boiled, roasted, fried or added to soups and stews.
Scorzonera takes 3-4 months to mature, so plant your seeds in spring or early summer for a fall crop, depending on where you plant it. In cool areas, you can harvest a late summer crop in winter. Sow seeds one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart, thinning to 2-4 inches when seedlings are young. To help remove weeds and retain soil moisture. Salsificat does best after a few frosts, and like parsnips, the roots can be left in the ground under a thick layer of mulch to harvest over winter.
Sweet potato
Potatoes are technically tubers and grow from shoots that grow from their roots. Pads can be purchased from garden centers or online suppliers in late spring, or you can make your own. These plants like warm weather, so wait 3-4 weeks after the last spring frost to plant seedlings. They need plenty of room to grow, so plant each in a mound about 8 inches deep and 3 feet apart. These heavy feeders will appreciate a balanced fertilizer application about a month after planting.
Pick sweet potatoes before the first frost, poke them carefully with garden forks, and handle them carefully; they bruise easily. Use affected sweet potatoes immediately. To store medications, remove the trash and place in a warm (about 80ºF) place with high humidity. Once cured, they will keep in a cool (55-60ºF) room for several months.
turnip
Radishes develop bulbous roots with the taste of cabbage; can be eaten raw or cooked. This cool-season crop can be grown directly from garden seed in spring or fall. Plant the seeds about an inch and a quarter inch deep. When the seedlings are several inches tall, thin them to 4 to 6 inches. Moisten the soil and clean the weeds thoroughly; Mulch will help keep weeds at bay.
Take a small radish to make another big one. Cut and harvest planted radishes as needed before the ground freezes.
Frequently asked questions
Can roots be grown in containers?
Most root vegetables can be grown in pots and beds if the garden soil is poor or stony.
What soil is best for root crops?
Root crops have the same soil preparation and maintenance requirements. The ideal soil is loose, well-drained and stone-free. It's a good idea to work 10 to 12 inches deep into the soil with a slow-release compost and balanced fertilizer before planting.
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