If your garden space is limited, you'll be happy to learn that beets are one of the veggies that can successfully grow in a ...

When it comes to patio plants, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are popular picks. But don't shy away from root vegetables. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone ...

Growing bigger beets means larger roots to roast, and the reward is a rich, sweet and warming vegetable to enjoy in fall as a side with meat dishes, to pair with seasonal salads, or to add to many ...

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 ...

A guide to seven vegetables to plant in May that go from sowing to harvesting in 60 days or under, with expert sowing tips ...

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 ...

Plant beets now and harvest them in 50-70 days. They prefer cool weather, although, as root crops, they can handle more heat ...

In the not too distant past, people ate the green foliage that sprouted from the tops of beets — not the red bulbous root we enjoy today. This root was known as the blood turnip. Beets, or beta ...

Spring's here at last — so it's time to get to work! Start growing these vegetable plants in May for a colorful and delicious ...

These companion plants for garlic—including vegetables, flowers, and herbs—can increase your yield and naturally deter pests.

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Genetically modified sugar beets designed to withstand the weedkiller Roundup can be planted under strict conditions with no threat to the environment and other plants, the U.S.

Are September’s cooling temperatures beckoning you outside? If so, this may be a great time to get busy in the garden. For certain produce and flowering plants, this month is perfect for planting.