Growing Rare and Unusual Vegetables

Beyond the SupermarketThe vegetable gardener has access to a world of extraordinary flavours, textures, and growing habits that never appear in supermarkets. Growing unusual and heritage vegetables is one of the most rewarding aspects of having a kitchen garden.Oca (Oxalis tuberosa)A South American tuber from the Andes — bright pink, yellow, or white elongated tubers with a lemony, slightly acidic flavour. Grow like potatoes but harvest in late autumn after the first cool temperatures intensif…