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Underground Crops: Tubers, Edible Roots, and Bulbs

DALL·E 2024 05 29 14.49.56   A realistic 16 9 cross section view of the earth showing garlic, potatoes, onions, and carrots growing underground. The image reveals the soil layers

Underground crops, including tubers, edible roots, and bulbs, represent a crucial category of food plants that have sustained humanity for millennia. These crops, which grow beneath the soil surface, are essential not only for their nutritional value but also for their adaptability to diverse climatic conditions and their importance in global food security. Tubers Tubers …

Phenological Stages of Beetroot (Beet)

DALL·E 2024 05 30 10.22.10   Freshly harvested beets in the field, with beet roots being dug out of the soil. The roots are large, round, and vibrant red, covered in earth, and la

Beetroot, also known as beet, is a crop valued for both its nutritional value and its versatility in the kitchen. To achieve optimal yield and high-quality roots, it is essential to understand and properly manage the phenological stages of beetroot. Each phase of the plant’s development, from sowing and germination to harvest, presents specific requirements …