Beets have been known since time immemorial—in ancient Babylon, the leaves were considered edible, and the roots were used medicinally. The wild ancestor of this large family can still be found in the Far East, but in our gardens, we prefer to grow the variety that has been carefully cultivated by breeders. How should you prepare a bed for a bountiful harvest? Is it better to plant in spring or before winter? When should you water and what should you feed it? How can you prevent diseases and repel pests? Read all about cultivating this tasty and very healthy vegetable in our section.
If you don't know when to harvest beets and dig them up without due notice, you could be left without a harvest in the winter. Therefore, harvesting beets is incredibly important.