Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're looking for a vegetable that's versatile and easy to grow, beets deserve a spot in your garden. These vibrant root ...

Beet juice and whole beets both contain plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure, including nitrates, potassium, and an antioxidant called betalain.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some of my favorite cool-season crops are beets, spinach and Swiss chard. They all belong to the same plant family, Amaranthaceae, so they have the same cultural needs and potential insect problems.

From roasting to steaming, a North Shore News permaculture columnist writes the preparation of beets can significantly impact ...

Fast-growing greens can turn a windowsill into a mini harvest in just weeks. These tiny plants pack surprising flavor, color, ...

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 ...