2 Vegetable Gardening Books for Beginners

By Kathy Barnett

ATTENTION: This Book Contains 125 Pages.     A lot of the words are inserted into the background of the images (above or below them). This, unfortunately, causes the words Not to be counted in the print page count.

Potatoes, carrots, turnips and beets can be successfully grown in your own backyard. Being rich in nutrients, these root vegetables will taste garden fresh and delicious. So will your beans, peas and tomatoes.

This book of two explains how to grow vegetables with easy-to-understand information, along with wonderful photos to further your insight. Gardening is an important way to eat healthy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fishback Creations Company
• Release date: Jun 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533764294

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Introduction

Potatoes, carrots, turnips and beets can be successfully grown in your own backyard. Being rich in nutrients, these root vegetables will taste garden fresh and delicious. So will your beans, peas and tomatoes.

This book of two, that is in my 'From the Dirt Up' Series, explains how to grow  these vegetables with easy-to-understand information, along with wonderful photos to further your insight. Gardening is an important way to eat healthy.

I have been a backyard gardener for 30 years and was raised on a small farm. My gardening experience has been and still is one of common sense methods.

I hope you enjoy these books in discovering the wonderful world of vegetable gardening. If you have any questions about any of my books, please email me at [e-mail]. Enjoy!

Table of Content

1. Beginners How to Grow Garden Root Crops And More!

2. Beginners Learn How to Grow Garden Tomatoes

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Table of Content

1. Growing, Harvesting and Storing Root Crops: Carrots, Beets and Potatoes

2. Growing, Harvesting and Storing Vegetables in Pods: Peas and Beans

3. Advantages of Adding Organic Materials

4. Gardening in Rows and or Raised Beds

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1. Growing, Harvesting and Storing Root Crops: Carrots, Beets and Potatoes

Plants that grow their vegetables under the ground and inside the soil are called  root crops. This is where their energy is stored. The root enlarges and contains  assorted vitamins and minerals.

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Carrots

Carrots do not always grow in the color of orange. As with other vegetables, they can be grown in many wonderful and different varieties with beautiful shades of purple, yellow and white that will surely fancy your appetite.

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The part of the carrot that grows in the ground is called the taproot. This is what most people eat. The cap or green leaves of the carrot can also be eaten. They are full of vitamins, such as Vitamin A. However, the taste can be bitter. To gain the benefit of these vitamins and enjoy the food, cook the green leaves in stews and soups. This will help off set the bitter taste to where it is not noticeable to your palate.

Vegetable taproots tend to partly merge out of the ground as they grow. This is not unusual. They generally mature into healthy foods.

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A problem with root crops that are exposed to the elements is that critters can eat them. In the end, your harvest can be smaller than expected. It is best to go ahead and dig them up, especially if they are mature. The ground hog below is enjoying his bounty. This could be your carrot!

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Tips for Planting Carrots

Carrots can tolerate some chilly weather. Planting their seeds a