Everybody loves their spuds, but we may not be able to rely on our tasty mash and roasties forever. In the Kitchen Garden, we trialed some unusual tubers called oca and mashua that might be just the ...

At this time in the gardening year, it’s important to remember to re-pot dormant, spring flowering bulbs. I have already attended to some special Narcissus as these are some of the first spring bulbs ...

Starting a vegetable garden involves more than just giving plants space and water. We are creating a tiny ecosystem by providing a diverse mix of plants that contribute to the soil, pest protection, ...

Interbreeding between tomato plants and potato-like species from South America about 8-9 million years ago gave rise to the modern-day potato (Solanum tuberosum); this ancient evolutionary event ...

The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet their origin and evolution have long been a scientific mystery. Not anymore, scientists say. The ...

The humble potato, it turns out, is the product of a tryst between an ancient tomato plant and a lesser-known South American lineage named Etuberosum. Etuberosum plants are often described as looking ...

Vascular bundles regulate water balance, nutrient uptake and transport, and stress responses, ultimately influencing the yield and quality of crops. However, our understanding of the genetic functions ...

The garden nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus, is a fuss-free Peruvian annual that produces flame-like flowers, in shades of gold, orange, and red, throughout summer and into autumn. The flowers bloom ...

Abstract Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is an Andean tuber rich in phenolic compounds and glucosinolates, known for its consumption that allows the prevention and/or reduction of getting diseases. The ...