Vegetables grown for their underground parts have tasty roots, tubers, rhizomes, or bulbs. These structures are packed with carbohydrates and water for the plants, and deliciousness for us. These ...

Carrots, parsnips, radishes, horseradishes, beets, and many more delicious root vegetables can easily be grown in your backyard. Most root crops don’t need a lot of attention. Let’s look at the ...

Field tours were conducted at the West Central Research Extension and Education Center (WCREEC) of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) in North Platte during its Annual Water and Crops Field Day ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Tom Werner Carrots are a tasty root crop and a staple in many vegetable ...

Root vegetables are often overlooked, but their potential for enhancing health through rich nutritional profiles makes them essential for a well-rounded diet. These earthy foods, which include sweet ...

Farmers usually plant so-called cover crops after harvesting their main crop in the Fall. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure ...