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.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pile of freshly harvested beets inside a plastic container in a garden - Lorado/Getty Images Want the satisfaction of growing a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want the satisfaction of growing a little produce at home without the backbreaking hassle of tilling an entire garden plot? Try ...