So, what are perennials, and why all the fuss about them? To put it simply, they allow you to grow more crops with less work. Growing perennial vegetables in your garden is great for you if you aim for sustainable gardening. Some of the most popular veggies are grown … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tomatillos
By Saffyre Falkenberg Tomatillos are a relative of the nightshade family, like the tomato. They have been grown in Mexico for centuries and were an important aspect of Mayan and Aztec culture. While they commonly come in green, tomatillos can also be yellow, red, or purple. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rutabaga (Brassica napus)
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell One of the most perfect vegetables to grow in the fall garden, rutabagas are a natural cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Rutabagas were one of the first crops that were used as Jack-o-lanterns, often carved for decorative … [Read more...]
How to Grow Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus)
By Matt Gibson Native to Mexico, Central, and South America, Jicama is a root vegetable and a staple of several latin cuisines for centuries. Jicama is also called Mexican potato, Mexican yam bean, ahipa, saa got, Chinese turnip, lo bok, kuzuimo, dolique tubereaux, pais … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turnips (Brassica rapa)
By Matt Gibson The turnip is a root vegetable that is native to Europe and belongs to the mustard family. It is commonly cultivated for culinary purposes and has played a major role in the human diet since ancient times, specifically in Greece and Rome. In Germany, during … [Read more...]
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