"Root crops" refers to vegetables or plants that are grown for their edible underground parts, such as potatoes, carrots, turnips, or radishes.
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«root»
«crops»
Sentences with «root crops»
- Try thicker vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, carrots and other root crops, that make you feel fuller and provide you with fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. (foodpyramid.com)
- One major change, he said, is the appearance of root crops like black carrots and purple sweet potatoes (PSPs), which are grown specifically for the natural colors industry. (sciencedaily.com)
- Flea beetles — these eat the leaves of root crops like beets, radishes and turnips. (organicauthority.com)
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