Beet - Study Materials

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Beets are a popular vegetable that can be grown as a spring or fall crop in Kansas. Tops can be used as a cooked green rich in vitamin A, and roots are a good source of vitamin C. Roots can be canned or pickled, and are served diced, sliced, whole, and in strips. Swiss chard is a close relative of the beet. The seeds of beets are irregular in shape and size. If you’re growing beets for the root, thinning seedlings will be necessary to maximize size.

Beet root	Beet foliage
Beet foliage	Beet seeds