If you're looking for a vegetable that's versatile and easy to grow, beets deserve a spot in your garden. These vibrant root vegetables have an earthy sweetness and add a bright pop of color to your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dreaming of a bountiful beet harvest? Beets (Beta vulgaris) are a great vegetable to grow if you're a lazy gardener. They thrive relatively ...

These true root vegetables can adapt to a wide range of growing conditions. Kerin is an expert sustainable farming writer who has worked with food-related nonprofits and has taught a high school Farm ...

The ancient Romans were one of the first civilizations to cultivate beets (beta vulgaris) to use their roots as food. Prior to that, the beet greens were eaten exclusively. Beets became popular around ...

Companion planting helps you have healthier vegetables and bigger, better yields. There is a great selection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers to use as beet companion plants, and this guide reveals ...

Some of my favorite cool-season crops are beets, spinach and Swiss chard. They all belong to the same plant family, Amaranthaceae, so they have the same cultural needs and potential insect problems.

Growing beets can be challenging, with common issues arising from soil preparation, watering, and spacing. To ensure a successful harvest, gardeners should focus on well-drained soil, proper pH levels ...

Whether you love beets or hate them, you probably haven't given them as much thought as Irwin Goldman. A professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Goldman is also former chair of the ...