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 ...

When you're planning what to plant, understanding companion planting and how it can benefit your garden is key to making the most out of your available space. That's true no matter what you are ...

Beetroot growing mistakes are more common than you might think. This is sure to be a relief for anyone who’s been told how easy beets are to grow. And yes, they do have the potential to be versatile, ...

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 ...

Beetroots, commonly known as beets, can be your body’s superhero. This versatile vegetable offers many health benefits when it becomes a regular part of your diet. An added bonus for growing them in ...

Each of the beet seed cluster contains 2 to 5 individual seeds. From our sample batch, one cluster developed into 2 plants. I ...

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 ...

Kirk Watt is preparing his field of sugar beets for harvest just east of Moorhead. He didn't plant the genetically modified Roundup Ready beets this year, but wishes he had. "We had nonRoundup here ...

FARGO, N.D. -- As February slips toward March, sugar beet farmers in the Red River Valley still face "massive uncertainty" about whether they'll be planting Roundup Ready sugar beets in 2011. The ...