By Helen Batmany,Masters in Human Nutrition Root vegetables have long been known for their rich flavours and powerful health ...

Gardening enthusiasts often dream of harvesting fresh vegetables right from their own backyard, but not everyone has the luxury of ample garden space. Whether you’re living in an apartment, have ...

Root vegetables are grown underground at the base of a plant, but not all are exactly roots. Some are bulb-like growths that store nutrients for the plant during colder months. Onions, garlic ...

Beetroot and celeriac are mostly trouble-free: enjoy these easy to grow vegetables. Carrots and parsnips will need to be protected from the carrot root fly. You can do this by erecting an 8 ...

Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards points out green beans, right, and kohlrabi, left, also called German turnip, a biennial ...

Discover the full extent of what can be classified as a root vegetable ...

You can use any hard, starchy root vegetables you like for this simple root vegetable soup. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, squash and celeriac all work well. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Click on the links below for animations, information, links and tips about each of this year's Dig In vegetables. They'll help you get the best out of your veg, whether you're growing in a plot or ...

Swiss chard lacks a fleshy root like ... to grow if you haven’t tried to grow any plant before. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Vegetables can be grown in various ...

Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.