Celeriac is a slow-growing, cool-season crop, and one of the most common mistakes gardeners make is overcrowding. Over decades of growing root vegetables in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that proper spacing and timely thinning are essential for producing large, smooth, flavorful celeriac roots. Crowded plants compete for water, nutrients, and light, resulting in small, misshapen…
Parsnips grow best in cool weather, but where you plant them plays an even bigger role in producing long, straight, flavorful roots. After decades of growing parsnips in Sonoma Valley—mostly in raised beds, mounded rows, and deep garden soil—I’ve learned that choosing the right site sets the entire crop up for success. Here’s how to…
Rutabaga isn’t the first vegetable gardeners think of for container growing, but after experimenting with root crops in pots over many years, I’ve learned that rutabaga can grow well in containers—if you give it the right depth, the right soil structure, and steady moisture. Container-grown rutabagas won’t be as large as those in raised beds,…
Horseradish is one of the easiest and most rewarding root crops I grow in my Sonoma garden. After more than 30 years of tending this plant—sometimes intentionally, sometimes because a root left behind grew back—I’ve learned that how you choose to grow horseradish dramatically affects its flavor, size, and manageability. This guide will help you…
Celeriac is a cool-season crop that responds beautifully to consistent moisture. Over decades of gardening in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that uneven watering is the number one cause of small, woody, or misshapen roots. Celeriac develops a swollen stem base underground, and fluctuations in soil moisture can stress the plant, slowing root expansion or creating…
Growing parsnips in raised beds is one of the most reliable ways to get long, straight, sweet roots. After decades of gardening in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that raised beds solve most of the problems parsnips face in traditional garden soil—compaction, rocks, poor drainage, and uneven moisture. Here’s exactly how to grow your best parsnips…
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