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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 …

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Phenological Stages of Jicama

DALL·E 2024 05 30 09.56.11 Freshly harvested jicama in the field, with jicama roots being dug out of the soil. The roots are large and round, covered in earth, and laying in pil

Jicama, also known as Mexican turnip, is a tuber appreciated for its sweet flavor and crunchy texture, making it an important crop in several regions. To maximize the production and quality of jicama tubers, it is essential to understand the plant’s phenological stages and apply appropriate agricultural practices at each stage. Each phase of jicama …

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