ROOT VEGETABLES

Fairbanks Seeds has a great selection of root vegetables; within New Zealand, we have beetroots, carrots, turnips, onions, bouncing onions, radishes and daikon radishes. These root vegetables fall into two main plant categories, bulbing and taproot vegetables. The unique quality of root vegetables is, as the name suggests, they are roots or the underground part of the plant.

Root vegetables are a staple in cooking not just for their taste but also for their nutritional value. Packed with antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals, root vegetables are low in fat, cholesterol and calories.