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  1. Shovel full of light purple tubers.

    Growth Dynamics and Yield Assessment of Five Jerusalem Artichoke Varieties in Wooster, Ohio

    Apr 10, 2025

    Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.), or sunchoke, is a resilient, low-input crop with potential for biomass and tuber production. However, a comprehensive understanding of varietal performance in specific environments like Ohio is essential to unlock its full agricultural potential. This 2024 study evaluated the growth and yield performance of five sunchoke varieties in Ohio:
  2. Fruit leathers in different colors.

    Food Preservation: Making Fruit Leathers

    Mar 31, 2025

    Fruit leathers are easy to make and are enjoyed by many people. They can be healthy snacks and are a great way to use overripe fruit. You can start with simple fruit leathers or experiment with different flavor combinations.
  3. Home-canner adding pickling syrup to quick-process pickles.

    Food Preservation: Quick-Process Pickles

    Mar 31, 2025

    Quick-process pickles differ from fermented pickles because the pickling process uses acetic acid from vinegar rather than lactic acid from fermentation. Quick-process pickles are ideal for those who want to make pickles, start to finish, in a few days. However, the flavor of fresh-pack or quick-process pickles is better if they are left to stand for several weeks after proper processing.
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