Sugarbeet seeds got into the ground this spring on schedule across U.S. growing regions as a warm, dry spring allowed farmers to rapidly plant the crop. The same weather conditions, though, combined ...

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 ...

Climate change drives need for efficient irrigation. Research identified sugar beet hybrids suitable for autumn growing, reducing water use. Key is ‘bolting’ resistance—premature flowering reducing ...

This week, in our unheated greenhouse, we seeded heirloom beets into living soil blocks set in trays. We also planted optimism that the concrete floor, buckets of rainwater and humidity domes will ...

If you're growing beets, chances are you appreciate efficiency and maybe also a good salad. These earthy root vegetables also team up well with the right cast of fast-growing companions. That's where ...