Potatoes are a cold season crop; They grow best in early spring and late fall, when the days are warm and the nights are cool. Although the potato is a cold-hardy crop and the edible part of the plant is the underground stem called the tuber (not the root), the tops of the plants will […]
Tag Archives: Tubers
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Jun
Jun
Caladiums originated in South America. People often grow Caladiums because of their beautiful foliage that are a combination of shades like red, pink, green, or white. They are hardy and can remain in the ground in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones, starting at the southernmost tip of 9 through 11. You can grow Caladiums in […]
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Jan
Jan
Certain dahlia varieties can be quite expensive. By propagating your own, you can easily expand a flower garden and save money. Root division is one of the easiest propagation methods, and can be done in early spring. Individual dahlia tubers can be separated from the main clump, and grown on as well. Future articles will […]
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Jun
Jun
Nelumbo nucifera, the Indian Lotus has taken many people for thousands of years. It signifies beauty, grace and even divinity. Buddha and many Hindu gods were often depicted seated on a lotus flower. The lotus is also important in Chinese and Japanese culture as well as in many other countries in Asia. Looking at the […]
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Oct
Oct
Sweet potatoes are a healthy addition to any meal. The plants that grow in the garden come from tubers. These tubers come from sweet potatoes that you buy at a garden supply store, nursery, or online. You can buy sweet potatoes at the grocery store, but they are often treated with an anti-rooting compound. If […]