Best 19 Types of Beets To Plant In Your Garden

Las updated: 06/08/21

Beets are one of the most widely grown root vegetables in the world, but the majority of these are grown commercially and not in home gardens. Beets can be grown from seed and thus are an excellent choice for a home gardener, but there are a variety of other options available to you depending on your environment.

Beets are generally easy to grow and can be planted earlier in the season than most of the vegetables you’ll encounter in the garden. Beet roots can grow in a variety of different environments, from full sun to partial shade and with different exposures to the wind.

French chefs subsequently saw its cuisine potential and used beets as a side dish. From that time the beet gained a permanent place on the menu.

This list of the best beets to grow will get you some ideas of the different ones to plant in your garden.

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Harvesting Beets | Proven ways to Get your Beets on your Plate

Last updated: 2/10/19

You planted a bunch of beet seeds this year in your garden and want to know all the dirt on how to get them to your plate safely.  You are just not quite certain if you know they are ready. Harvesting beets are incredibly simple following our expert advice.

Maybe you just started growing beets and need a little guidance on the best methods of when to harvest beets.  We will cover this and a few other topics about the most ideal beets harvesting methods.

You can almost taste the sweet smell of pickled beets.  Maybe you roast them for a flavorful beet & arugula salad.   You are in luck if you want to learn some tested harvesting beets tips.

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Beets Companion Plants | Attractive Neighbor Guide

Last updated: 10/31/21

You just moved into the neighborhood.  You are a big red bulb with tasty greens and like to chill out in the cooler temps.  You need to know what beets companion plants are to keep the neighborhood in harmony.

So what is the most ideal beets companion plant to keep things cool and chill in the hood?

You might be thinking why does it even matter what I plant my garden next to each other.  Most of the time you really don’t have to think too much about what plants should be planted together. Many think that it is not necessary or beneficial.

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