Bare Root Trees

Sometimes breaking the rules turns out OK. While the cool, wet weather this spring delayed many local farmers from planting and slowed yields of early zucchini and peas, I got lucky and was even able to make a sale to a chef looking for locally grown...

Step 5: Harvest Your Container-Grown Carrots Carrots can be harvested in an immature “baby” stage at any time, or you can allow them to develop to their full size. Make sure the container has a drainage hole and always allow excess irrigation water...

Because this nutrient's availability is dependent on the soil pH, it's essential to keep the pH between 6.0 and 6.8. This is one of the most valuable beet growing tips for gardeners because soil pH is all too often overlooked.

They'll last for many months. The papery skins will fully cure in about two weeks. If this happens to your shallot crop, don't bury them or put mulch over them as this can lead to bulb rot.

And, don't plant the seeds too deeply; 1/4 inch below the soil surface is the perfect depth. Root crops are some of the earliest spring vegetables you can plant in the garden. Beets easily germinate in cool soil, but because each beet “seed” is actually...

Overall, the nutritional value of sweet potatoes, the relative ease of culture, and the strong storage and shipping capacity of the crop are factors that make the sweet potatoes one of the most unique crops in the U.S. This article first appeared in the...

Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.

Plan For A Fall Harvest Fennel is not a great vegetable for storing, so it makes sense to spread out your harvest via succession planting. With a sharp knife or pruners, cut the bulb free of the tap root and clean up any withered or brown fronds.

I ended up planting 8 pounds of Kennebec seed potatoes. New potatoes are immature potatoes with delicate skin and a short storage capacity, they have a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Horseradish can be used similarly to a mustard or ginger poultice to break up congestion. As you pull large roots out of the soil, small rootlets remain behind to make new plants. I usually keep a box of tissues close at hand for this reason.

Spinach bolts (or flowers) quickly in warm weather. Bolt resistant varieties are perfect for beginners. Size: 10 to 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full sun (will tolerate partial shade) Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—consistent moisture...

Keep in mind, though, that a pH test should be performed every two or three years as the effects of lime or sulfur are eventually negated and the soil pH will return to its native range.

These lightweight, white fabric covers rest on the plant tops and create a physical barrier to all kinds of pests. Waiting too long to harvest will result in woody, pithy roots. I also plant a fall crop in late summer.

My family was skeptical the first time I served them, especially my father, but the creamy soup I made changed everyone's mind. My favorite benefit for eating the Jerusalem artichoke is that inulin is an important food source for the healthy flora in...

Harvesting When we begin harvesting Apiaceae vegetables depends on the variety you're growing. Weeding and watering are additional considerations. Rotate locations with other vegetable families, such as cucurbits or nightshades.

Size: 12 inches Sunlight requirements: Full to partial sun (A minimum of four to six hours is ideal.) Water requirements: About 1 inch per week—overly wet soils promote black rot and other diseases.

You hear it often: Someone will try gardening, fail miserably and determine that they weren't born with a green thumb. Why People Fail If the soil is too cool or doesn't drain property, the tomatoes will fail.

Consider Laurentian rutabagas for high yield or Helenor for uniformity. Rutabagas should be planted 90 to 110 days before the intended harvest. They store better than your average turnip—up to six month under the right conditions—so they make a great...

And if there's a guarantee available, keep that receipt, tags, or whatever is needed, because the demise of this plant may not be due to your care but to what was done to the plant beforehand.

Because phosphorus doesn't readily travel in the soil, the zone from which your plants can absorb it is relatively small and quite close to the root itself, meaning if your soil test indicates a need for phosphorus, it should be applied as a side-dressing...

The pure-white flesh is sweetened by autumn's first frost, so it makes a terrific fall crop. Extremely crisp and high yielding White Wonder should be picked when the fruits are 6 to 8 inches long.

Not only does the straw layer serve to increase the underground surface area, but it also suppresses weeds and cuts down on the need for watering. Sunlight Exposure: When potato tubers are exposed to sunlight, they produce chlorophyll and solanine, a...

As it turns out, these roots are surprisingly divine and totally worth growing. How To Grow Rutabagas Thankfully, rutabagas are very easy to grow, but again, they do require a fairly long season of 90 to 100 days to produce an ample root.

Drain the celeriac (discard the lemon water) and then add the celery, celeriac, potatoes, shallots, and parsley to the pot. Be sure to cut the potatoes into roughly the same size or smaller.

Because artichokes are tender perennials that take at least 110 days to mature, they often don't produce any “chokes” until their second season, though sometimes they will produce the first.

Once hot, gently place the breaded rounds into the skillet. Once all the rounds have been breaded, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Store peeled roots in water to keep them from turning brown.

In fact, come autumn, the turnip is the Cinderella of the garden—changing from rags to riches with just a few small dips of the mercury. Instead, store them right in the garden. Like most Cinderella stories, preparation plays a key role, and the turnip's...