Sunday, April 13, 2014

How deep are vegetable plant roots?


Shallow Rooting
12" - 18"
Medium Rooting
18" - 24"
Deep Rooting
24" - 36"+
     Arugula      Beans, dry      Artichokes
     Broccoli      Beans, pole      Asparagus
     Brussels sprouts      Beans, snap      Beans, Lima
     Cabbage      Beets      Okra
     Cauliflower      Cantaloupe      Parsnips
     Celery      Carrots      Pumpkins
     Chinese cabbage      Chard      Rhubarb
     Corn      Cucumber      Squash, winter
     Endive      Eggplant      Sweet potatoes
     Garlic      Kale      Tomatoes
Kohlrabi Bok Choy  Peas  Watermelon



     Lettuce      Peppers
     Onions, Leeks, Chives      Rutabagas
     Potatoes      Squash, summer
     Radishes      Turnips
     Spinach
     Strawberries



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