Explore the world of crunchy roots and bulbs for a bountiful underground harvest. This category covers everything from planting to care.
Carrots have a strict growing routine, regardless of when you sow them, so accepting that there is no strict “best time to thin carrots” is crucial to your success. Carrots don’t listen to dates and have one of the longest season ranges of any garden vegetable. You can sow carrots as early as February, or…
Carrots are a staple in my diet – roasted, pureed, in soups or stews – they’re the perfect companion to the humble potato. So every year I make sure to sow lots of carrots so I can enjoy them all year round. The best part about these fantastic root crops? They have a very long…
Growing sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) is easy but getting the amount of crops you expect from them might get a little tricky, especially when attempting to grow them in containers. While regular potatoes might thrive in buckets or grow bags, sweet potatoes require perfect conditions to thrive. I’ve tried many times to grow sweet potatoes…
Germinating carrots is difficult enough without the added stress of summer heat. But it’s worth it because as the weather cools down, in fall, carrots will begin to thrive. Their roots will fatten up and you’ll get a much sweeter crop than you did in spring. So, if you’ve had trouble germinating carrots, don’t dismiss them just yet.
If you’re new to growing beets, you might be on the fence because beets stain, and not everyone is a fan of pickled beetroot. But I hope this article will change your mind. There’s more than one way to enjoy this nutrient-rich root, and there’s more than one way to grow it. Multi sowing beetroot…
Having a good understanding of succession planting is crucial if you have a small garden and want to maximize your yields. During my first growing season, I’ve had many raised beds sitting empty because I didn’t have a crop ready to go in after I harvested the first one. But research and planning go a long way. I’ve had a particularly bountiful harvest of potatoes and then leeks from the same bed, and I can show you how to do the same.