Beets are excellent candidates for container gardening. When garden space is limited, growing vegetables in containers is an excellent option. One vegetable that thrives in containers is the beet.

From choosing the right varieties to harvesting and storing your crop, this guide covers everything you need to know about growing beets in the garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plant beets in well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix and a container that's at least 8 inches deep. Sow seeds 3–4 weeks before ...

pile of freshly harvested beets inside a plastic container in a garden - Lorado/Getty Images Want the satisfaction of growing a little produce at home without the backbreaking hassle of tilling an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Justin Walker Between their deep pink hue and sweet, earthy flavor, beets are some of the most unique (yet underappreciated) items ...

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 ...