Turnips or beets (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

root crop

(Other definitions for root crop that I've seen before include "Maybe Murphy" , "Vegetable" , "Swedes, say" , "Potatoes or carrots" , "Eg, potatoes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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