Spice up your life with the oldest veggie in town! Easy-to-grow radishes have been a spring treat since the 16th century!

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Twenty-one varieties of radishes are described, and days to maturity are given. Some are winter growers and others early, Rattail is a radish variety which produces a foot long edible seed pod. A brief history of the radish in European cuisine is presented. Tips are given on raising radishes.

Purchasing, Cover Story, Appreciation, Seeds, Varieties, Radishes, Daikon

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Grow righteous roots

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Root crops such as parsnips, turnips and rutabagas are a great source of vitamin C in the winter. They should be grown in loose soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Potassium is important to root crops, and wood ashes should only be used on acid soil.

Root-crops, Root crops

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The berries of America!

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Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, elderberries and other berries are easy to grow. The hardiest are native plants. Tips on how to grow, which make the best jellies and jams and sources are given.

Berries

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