Beets—which are also known by their less popular name, beetroot—are the edible taproot portion of the beet plant, says Natasha Nicholes, the executive director of We Sow We Grow. "They just happen to ...

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 ...

Growing bigger beets means larger roots to roast, and the reward is a rich, sweet and warming vegetable to enjoy in fall as a side with meat dishes, to pair with seasonal salads, or to add to many ...

Beets are a wonderful crop to grow for many reasons. These vegetables are packed with nutrients, and you can harvest some of the leafy greens while you wait for the vibrant, fleshy roots to fully ...

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 ...

A hand holding a large beet root - Maria mnogomama/Shutterstock If you're growing beets, chances are you appreciate efficiency and maybe also a good salad. These earthy root vegetables also team up ...

When I checked my beets early last week, some had roots about the size of golf balls. Wonderfully tender and sweet at this stage, there were scheduled for the next day's dinner. The leaves or greens ...

Q: Something ate the green tops off of my beets. Will they still form beets underground? A: Sorry to hear this! It’s so frustrating to get plants halfway to the goal line and then lose them. If the ...

You could grow any crop next to beets, but you may find that some are better neighbors than others. Shallow-rooted vegetables like lettuce and spinach, for example, can be a bad idea; it's also best ...

Teenage DIG (Durham Inner-City Gardeners) members Fabian Burch, 16, above, and Markyse Smallwood, 17, below, harvest young mixed lettuce leaves by hand in the SEEDS hoop house in 2013. Lettuce is one ...