Root crops are very important here in the Philippines. Some of these crops are alternative rice for many poor Filipinos who cannot afford to buy rice (bigas). Example are camote and cassava, these two root crops are commonly boiled and can be eaten as breakfast for many families. No wonder they are considered by our Bureau of Agricultural Statistics as major crops. Now check the 6 listed major and priority root crops below.

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TOP : 6
Name : Camote (major)
Tagalog : Kamote
Uses : Use to make camote cue and lumpia. It can also be fried, or boiled. 		 Camote (major)
TOP : 5
Name : Cassava (major)
Tagalog : Kamoteng kahoy
Uses : Use to make cassava cake. It can also be boiled and ready to eat. Cassava is also used in making flour, which is the cassava flour.		 Cassava (major)
TOP : 4
Name : Carrots (priority)
Tagalog : Karot
Uses : Used in making salad, and many other Filipino dishes like Menudo, Afritada, and more.		 Carrots (priority)
TOP : 3
Name : Ginger (priority)
Tagalog : Luya
Uses : Use is making salabat (ginger tea) which is considered as one of the classic here in the Philippines. Also used in many food delicacies, giving them more strong taste, smell and delicious taste.		 Ginger (priority)
TOP : 2
Name : Gabi (priority)
Tagalog : Gabi
Uses : It is use in making sinigang, nilaga, laing, ginataan and other Pinoy foods.		 Gabi (priority)
TOP : 1
Name : Radish (priority)
Tagalog : Labanos
Uses : It is use in making sinigang, kinilaw, ginisa, atchara and ensalada.		 Radish (priority)