Question: How do you care for parsnips? Is it like growing carrots? -Pamela C. Answer: A hardy biennial, parsnips are usually grown as an annual root crop.They look similar to carrots, only they’re usually a shade of white and oftentimes thicker. Unfortunately, I don’t lump … [Read more...]
Root Crops for the Home Garden
Home gardeners are nearly all aware of the tasty number of root crops that can be grown. Â From beets to carrots to onions to turnips, they are relatively easy to grow, nutritious, and productive space-savers. Â Here's a few hints about what you can grow and some tips that might … [Read more...]