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  1. 1. How to Fight Sweet Potato ‘Wilt’ and Other Diseases

    Though sweet potatoes are vulnerable to several diseases and a number of pest predators, keeping them safe and healthy isn't hard. Just...

  2. 2. Root Vegetables: Potatoes

    With dozens of root vegetable varieties to choose from, the right selection can mean the difference between success and disappointment,...

  3. 3. Root Vegetables: Carrots, Beets, Parsnips

    With dozens of root vegetable varieties to choose from, the right selection can mean the difference between success and disappointment,...

  4. 4. How to Grow Radishes

    Radishes are among the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow, making them a great starter crop for new gardeners.

    Time:
    Several Weekends
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  5. 5. How to Grow Beets

    Beets are prized for their sweet and earthy flavor. They are a cool-season crop that matures in about two months.

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  6. 6. Growing Root Crops

    Most root crops need to be sown outdoors and kept free of weeds to do well. With carefully selected varieties and successional sowing, ...

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  7. 7. How to Grow Potatoes

    Potatoes come in various shapes, sizes and colors. By growing your own, you can guarantee a bumper crop of colorful and nutritious spud...

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  8. 8. Root Vegetables: Turnips, Rutabagas and Radishes

    With dozens of root vegetable varieties to choose from, the right selection can mean the difference between success and disappointment,...

  9. 9. Tips on Protecting the Garden From Pests

    Keep critters away from your growing carrots with these simple yet effective tactics from DIY Network.

  10. 10. How to Grow Parsnips

    Parsnips are a delicious addition to any vegetable garden, but they take care and time to harvest.

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  11. 11. Growing First Early Potatoes

    Potatoes are easy to grow and usually ready to harvest after they have flowered. At 10-12 weeks, pull some soil aside to check if tuber...

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  12. 12. Planning Your Crops

    When faced with a vast choice of vegetables and only a small garden to plant them in, it is difficult to decide what to grow. Plan how ...

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  13. 13. How to Grow Carrots

    Carrots are nutritious and delicious, making them one of the most popular homegrown vegetables.

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  14. 14. How to Grow Hamburg Parsley

    Though it looks and tastes like flat-leaf parsley above ground, Hamburg parsley also grows a thick edible root similar to a parsnip.

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  15. 15. How to Grow Rutabagas

    While less common than other vegetable crops, rutabagas make a wonderful addition to any backyard garden.

    Time:
    Several Months
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
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