What Is Chicory Root Fiber

Because oca plants are not winter hardy in the north, they'll need to be protected from early frosts to allow the plants to form larger tubers. The longer you can leave the tubers in the soil, the better.

If you want to try your hand at growing these colorful veggies, here's how. Tuck the edges of the plastic into the soil or pin them down with rocks, bricks, or landscape pins. Purple sweet potatoes are poised to become as popular as kale at trendy restaurants...

An early-season mistake turns into a win for this farmer. Instead, grab the radish where it meets the soil, and twist the root gently as if unscrewing it from the ground. This should prevent any breakage, but don't be too afraid to break the rules!

Because carrots should be grown at a spacing of about an inch apart, the wider the pot, the more carrots you can grow. If you fill your container with high-quality, organic potting soil , mixed 50/50 with finely screened compost, your carrots will grow...

Thin the seedlings to 3 or 4 inches apart when they're about an inch tall. Beets may be humble, but they sure are mighty. Store harvested, unwashed roots in a plastic bag in the fridge, after cutting off their tops.

Shallot bulbs are fully winter hardy, so as long as you leave some behind, you'll have a continuous crop, always ready to flavor your next breakfast omelet. Leave the rest of the bulbs in place for later harvest.

Then, after these early root crops are harvested in late spring or early summer, I till the area and re-plant it with a summer crop, such as bush beans or basil. Try these varieties: Purple Top: my family's favorite Golden Globe: cherished for both its...

If the temperature in the storage area is too cold, the tubers will develop a hard center, but if the temperature is too hot, the tubers may shrivel and sprout. The Jersey and Jewel sweet-potato varieties are representative of the drier yellow-fleshed...

In general, fennel needs a good amount of sunlight, but for a solid spring crop, consider planting near sweet corn or another tall crop so that when the sun is more intense, the fennel receives a small amount of shade.

I start harvesting them when the plants come into flower, sneaking a few new potatoes away from each plant for the occasional quick dinner while leaving the main crop intact. That's a lot of spuds! If you grow potatoes and you don't harvest new potatoes,...

As you pull large roots out of the soil, small rootlets remain behind to make new plants. I invariably pick a day that is too cold to grind the roots outside. In short, they're extraordinarily hearty and will provide for your family for years if you do...

Bolt resistant varieties are perfect for beginners. Soil requirements: Rich, fertile soil, high in nitrogen. Spinach can be grown under floating row cover to prevent leaf miner and aphid damage.

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.

At this pH, the greatest variety of nutrients is available for plant use. It will be readily available come spring. Pest Control The only trouble I sometimes face in growing radishes are the little holes I find in the foliage.

While it looks like a miniature sunflower, it doesn't develop seeds. In some cases, without them there are certain vitamins and minerals our bodies can't use. Once trimmed, they are ready to begin digging.

Celery You can begin harvesting celery stalks when they reach 8 to 12 inches long. About the Author: Samantha Johnson is the author of several books, including The Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening, (Voyageur Press, 2013).

Soil requirements: Average, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Produce storage: Store roots unwashed just above freezing at a high humidity (a root cellar is ideal) for several months.

Tomatoes Andrew M. Squash Elizabeth Weller/Flickr Why They're Easy Squash plants, including zucchini, patty pan, pumpkins and butternuts, are vigorous and prolific plants. And don't overwater.

Harvesting Rutabagas Rutabagas gain their classic sweetness after a couple frosts so try not to harvest until the plants have had a good chill or three. If transplanting, set plants with 6 inches between each.

The potted plum's root ball was wrapped in fabric and tied, and placed in a pot. Next I found all the sturdy roots fanning out from the trunk had been chopped off at five inches. I knew that I'd be repotting "Denny" in a pot with a drain hole; that didn't...

When the appropriate planting time arrives, begin by preparing the soil. While healthy radish plants can put up with a significant amount of damage from this small, black, fast-hopping insect, seedlings can be killed by heavy infestations.

The flavor is divine. White vegetables may appear to be lacking pigment and nutrition, but just the opposite is true. They make delicious pickles. They're full of numerous vitamins and other nutrients, even though they aren't full of color.

Alkaline soils can encourage scab, so if this disease becomes a problem, aim for a new target pH of 5.0 to 5.2. To reduce your chances of a scab infection, plant only scab-resistant potato varieties, avoid using manure to amend your potato patch, don't...

You can also turn them into a creamy soup using the same recipe you use for winter squash soup , except substituting the rutabagas for the squash. Rutabaga seeds should be sown directly into the garden in spring, anytime after the danger of frost has...

It is frost-tolerant once it is mature.It requires full sun, and does best with a soil pH of between 6.8 and 7.0. Feed your plants with a fertilizer such as a 5-10-10 a few weeks after transplanting, and mid-season.

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.

Below, you'll find my favorite recipe for preparing celery roots—though I'm a huge fan of celery root slaw, too! Recipe: Celeriac Cutlets Ingredients 2 large celery roots ( about 1 pound each) 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 large eggs, well-beaten 1 cup...