Growing vegetables, flowers ... rooted plants do fine in as little as 6 inches of soil. Aside from plant root depth, it is also important to consider your budget and how you want to use your ...

Plants grow deep, hidden root systems that may store more carbon than previously thought - offering a new tool to fight ...

The nights are finally warm, so tomatoes, peppers and other heat-loving crops can be planted in the ground. Lettuce and kale ...

Crispy roasted root vegetables like parsnips and celery root add an earthy, caramelized depth to this simple grain salad made with tender, chewy farro. Resist the urge to stir the vegetables ...

Most vegetables don’t enjoy acidic environments ... or simply plant at a standard depth so the roots are covered, but the stem is exposed above the soil. While mulch is an important part ...

Less roots means less hydration from the soil, so more water is needed at a shallower depth. (Though some vegetables, like corn and lettuce, will always be shallow rooted, and thus aren’t good ...

We tend to relegate these vegetables to dead-of-winter cooking, considering them utility players, not stars. But this gratin will change your mind. Rutabaga and celery root bring an earthy depth ...

New research shows the symbiotic relationship between plant roots and soil fungi, leading to reduced chemical use and ...

Root vegetables include onions, sweet potatoes, turnips, ginger, beets, and more. They are packed with nutrients and offer a range of possible health benefits. Root vegetables are vegetables where ...