While Tubers grow underground like roots, Tubers are high in starch. Let’s review the members by family and identify the similarities and differences. Nightshade Family: potatoes Morning Glory Family: sweet potatoes Aster Family: Jerusalem artichokes and Yams Similarities:  The edible part of the Tuber category of veggies grows underground on rhizomes. Tubers are high in starch […]
Tag: Veggies
Bulbs
The Bulb Category of veggies consists of one plant family: Onion Family: Garlic, leeks, onions, scallions, shallots and spring onions Similarities: The onion family prefers to be planted when it is cooler to help to form the bulbs. While you eat the green leaves/stems of the onion family, the bulbs are the main attraction. This category […]
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