Category: Root vegetables

Raphanus sativus radiculata group Introduction: The main virtue of radish is that it is quick; some varieties may mature in as little as 3 – 4 weeks. Actually I would … Read More

Brassica rapa Introduction: It is probable that the turnip was domesticated independently in two different places. Somewhere in the vicinity of Afghanistan and in the Eastern Mediterranean. It has been … Read More

Apium graveolens var rapaceum Introduction: Celeriac is grown for its root (more accurately this is a swollen stem base, or corm, not a root) rather than its stems, which is … Read More

Raphanus sativus var niger (or longipinnatus) Introduction: Winter radishes are most often associated with Japan, where a quarter of all vegetables grown are radishes. However they were actually popular in … Read More

Oxalis tuberosa Introduction: In its native Andes oca is second only to the potato in importance as a staple root vegetable. This is largely because it can be productive under … Read More

Beta vulgaris Introduction: Beet still grows wild around the coasts of Western Europe and is still sometimes gathered for use as a green vegetable. It is an old crop and … Read More

Ipomoea batatas Introduction: The sweet potato is native to the Americas and was introduced into Europe very early in the history of European colonization (about 1500). Many of the earliest … Read More

Daucus carota var sativus This cool season biennial was probably first domesticated somewhere in the region of Afghanistan. It didn’t get its familiar orange color until it arrived in Holland … Read More

Solanum tuberosum Introduction: Potatoes originated in the mountains of Central and South America and have been cultivated for over 6000 years. A huge number of varieties are still grown in … Read More