From choosing the right varieties to harvesting and storing your crop, this guide covers everything you need to know about growing beets in the garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plant beets in well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix and a container that's at least 8 inches deep. Sow seeds 3–4 weeks before ...

When it comes to patio plants, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are popular picks. But don't shy away from root vegetables. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone ...

Beets are commonly grown for their bulbous roots, but their tops can also be harvested for greens, and they are an excellent source of Vitamin A as well as calcium. Beet juice is sometimes used in ...

Root crops that were spring planted have already matured or are maturing. Some are at their peak in size and flavor in summer months but if there is a best time to harvest root crops, that depends on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Beets are a wonderful crop to grow for many reasons. These vegetables are packed with nutrients, and ...

Tasty and nutritious, beets are easy to grow veggies with edible leaves and big, juicy roots that can be enjoyed cooked, pickled, or dried into chips. But while most gardeners keep beets in in-ground ...