Meet Some Obscure Roots

Adventures with vegetables you've never heard of

One of the fun parts of growing our own vegetables from seed is being able to experience flavors that we could never buy in a store. We’re always trying out new heirloom tomatoes and potatoes but each year, I also try to grow something that’s a bit out of the ordinary.

Last year my unique vegetable was skirret, a carrot-like root that was popular back in…