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Tubers

Tubers. A tuber vegetable is a vegetable with large, edible, bulb like roots that contain high amounts of nutrients. A tuber vegetable does not contain fat and is low in calories. It is capable of producing a new plant, and should be stored in a dry place. . Yams. Potatoes. Jicama.

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Tubers

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  1. Tubers A tuber vegetable is a vegetable with large, edible, bulb like roots that contain high amounts of nutrients. A tuber vegetable does not contain fat and is low in calories. It is capable of producing a new plant, and should be stored in a dry place. Yams Potatoes Jicama

  2. Jicama is a crispy, sweet, edible tuber that resembles a turnip in physical appearance, although the plants are not related The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop. The word "potato" may refer to the plant itself in addition to the edible tuber A yam is a long, thick root of a tropical plant that has rough brown skin and usually white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable

  3. Nutrient Content of Tubers

  4. Red potatoes $0.40/ lb or $.03/ounce Canned potatoes $.06/ounce Soup containing potatoes $0.17/ ounce

  5. Dried potatoes ranging from $0.20/ounce- $0.40/ounce Canned yams $.09/ounce

  6. Storing Tubers Store potatoes in a cool, well ventilated place. Avoid temperatures lower than 50 degrees Avoid areas that reach high temperatures Perforated plastic bags and paper bags Keep potatoes out of the light Don’t wash potatoes before storing

  7. Growing Potatoes deep, loose, well-drained soil that is free from stones full sunlight Plant after danger of heavy frost 2 to 3 inches deep and 10 to 12 inches apart in rows spaced 2 feet apart Potatoes need regular watering throughout the season

  8. Growing Yams Terms "yams" and "sweet potatoes" are used interchangeably in U.S. the yam is the tuber of a tropical vine and not even distantly related to the sweet potato Yams require a tropical climate or a heated greenhouse to grow

  9. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-new-red-potatoes/ http://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/homemade-baked-potato-chips http://www.food.com/recipe/mashed-red-potatoes-with-garlic-and-parmesan-34382

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