Although some folks may be sad to see summer coming to a close, many gardeners are looking forward to harvesting their sweet potato treasures. Sweet potatoes are warm-season plants that are very ...

This year has been long and hot, which, fortunately, are the conditions these tuberous roots require to flourish. So how should you harvest them? And how do you know when they’re ready?

Although some folks may be sad to see fall coming a bit early this year, many gardeners are looking forward to harvesting their sweet potato treasures. Sweet potatoes are warm-season plants that are ...

In a nutshell, there are many forms of bulbs, including true bulbs, corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes. Though I realize only a few of you are as likely to be as excited about this as I ...

A number of plants have a combination of two forms such as succulent stems and tuberous roots. Examples of these are Monadenium magnificum and M. arborescens.

Tuberous roots can be eaten raw or cooked and are found in a wide variety of colors from white to purple. We are most familiar with those that have a reddish or burgundy skin and orange flesh.

Wild yam root is mostly used as an alternative remedy for PMS and menopause symptoms, but you may wonder whether scientific studies back these claims. The article reviews the potential benefits ...

These tuberous roots are rich both in carbohydrates and calories, and serve as a significant source of food for millions of people all over the world.

As a result, the initiation and development of tuberous roots seems to be well regulated by a network involving a MADS-box gene in which such hormones as jasmonic acid and cytokinins may act as ...

For sweet success in harvesting these tuberous roots, here’s when to dig them up By Anthony Reardon Special to The Star Updated November 19, 2023 12:32 PM ...