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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hand holding a large beet root - Maria mnogomama/Shutterstock If you're growing beets, chances are you appreciate efficiency and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! May has arrived as we prepare to plant all the warm season favorites. Considering the price of vegetables in the supermarket, you can save quite a t of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are one of those vegetables ideally suited to the late-summer garden for harvesting in the fall. While we plant them now in August to mature before the first frost (somewhere ...