Ausgegraben – Süsskartoffel, Yacon & Co

Whether in a pot on the terrace, in the family garden, or in the field: exotic tuber vegetables are now thriving in our latitudes thanks to warmer temperatures. The authors have cultivated sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, yacon, oca, and taro in various areas. In this book, they share essential information on cultivation, harvesting, propagation, and storage. With many practical tips, both hobby gardeners and vegetable growers curious about new crops will succeed in their cultivation.

The recipe section offers creative ideas for preparation. Jerusalem artichoke cream soup, tagliatelle with Crosne, yacon crunchy cookies – these delicious tubers bring a breath of fresh air to the autumn-winter menu. In addition to their valuable nutrients, they also provide a range of positive health effects. These benefits have long been known in the traditional medicine of their countries of origin and are made accessible to us through this book.