Root crops reward careful planning with dependable, nutrient-dense harvests From carrots and beets to lesser-known crops like salsify and oca, root vegetables are foundational to productive gardens and market farms. Root Vegetables: A Grower's Guide provides clear, practical guidance for growing a wide range of root crops efficiently, using proven biointensive methods that support both yield and soil health. Based on The Market Gardener Method, this concise, highly illustrated handbook helps growers understand what root crops need—and how to meet those needs with thoughtful preparation, timing, and care. What this Book Offers * Profiles of 20 diverse root crops, with clear guidance for each * Practical instruction on soil preparation, spacing, and timing * Strategies for sowing, transplanting, irrigation, and fertility management * Organic approaches to pest control, disease prevention, and crop rotation * Harvest and storage techniques that preserve flavor, nutrition, and quality