Beets

Beets are one of those wonderfully practical homestead crops, you get two vegetables in one, since the roots and the greens are both delicious. They’re easy to grow in most soil types, tolerate a bit of neglect, and store well through the winter, which makes them a smart pick if you’re trying to grow more of your own food. Beets also happen to be one of the best vegetables for canning and pickling, so a good beet harvest can turn into jars of pickled beets on your pantry shelf for months to come. Below you’ll find our best tips for growing beets from seed, along with troubleshooting help if your beets aren’t sizing up the way you’d hoped.