Many vegetables grow under the soil! Here are a few examples, categorized by type:
Roots:
* Carrots: The orange root we eat is the main part of the plant, growing underground.
* Beets: Similar to carrots, the beet root is the edible part.
* Radishes: These small, crisp roots are quick to grow.
* Turnips: These larger roots are similar to radishes but have a stronger flavor.
* Parsnips: These white, long roots are sweeter when stored over winter.
* Rutabagas: These roots are a cross between a turnip and a cabbage.
* Sweet Potatoes: These are technically root vegetables, but they grow on a vine.
* Potatoes: While the plant has foliage above ground, the edible part is the underground tuber.
Bulbs:
* Onions: These pungent vegetables are the bulbous part of the plant.
* Garlic: Similar to onions, the garlic bulb is made up of individual cloves.
* Shallots: These smaller bulbs have a milder flavor than onions.
Other:
* Asparagus: While the shoots we eat emerge from the soil, the main plant grows underground as a root system.
* Peanuts: These legumes actually grow underground on a plant that produces pods.
This is just a small sampling of the many vegetables that grow under the soil. There are many others, and it's always fun to explore different types and try new things!
