Top 20 Root Vegetables Projects

1. 1. How to Grow Horseradish

   

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   Horseradish is a hardy perennial beloved for its spicy flavored roots. Plant this once for a continual harvest for years to come.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 2. How to Grow Potatoes in a Trash Bag

   

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   Growing potatoes in a plastic bag is a fun way to get children interested in gardening. And it is an almost foolproof way to grow potat...

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Planning Your Crops

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   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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4. 4. Growing First Early Potatoes

   

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   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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5. 5. 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...

6. 6. 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,...

7. 7. How to Grow Carrots

   

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

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

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. How To Plant Vegetables for Sun

   

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   These expert tips can help make container gardening easy and provide some eye-catching vegetables in your landscape.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How to Grow Radishes

    

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    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

11. 11. How to Plant and Grow Sweet Potatoes

    

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    Sweet potatoes come in two forms: vining and bush varieties. Both types thrive in the hot summer sun and are relatively easy to grow.

    Time:

    Month

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

12. 12. Growing Root Crops

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    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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13. 13. How to Grow Beets

    

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    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

14. 14. Tips on Protecting the Garden From Pests

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

15. 15. How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes

    

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    Jerusalem artichokes are members of the sunflower family that are grown for their edible tubers, which taste similar to artichokes.

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate