Beetroot growing mistakes are more common than you might think. This is sure to be a relief for anyone who’s been told how easy beets are to grow. And yes, they do have the potential to be versatile, ...

Growing vegetables means making some important decisions. Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or transplant ...

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 ...

PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - Widespread delays in sowing due to wet weather and potential pest attacks in France are threatening to limit an expected rise in the European Union's sugar output this year ...

Fall is a prime time for growing root vegetables and leafy greens like spinach and kale. These crops truly shine in delicious autumnal dishes, from hearty stews to roasts. Late-season vegetables tend ...

Karen C. of Santa Rosa asks: Whenever I sow beet seeds, they come up very close together. I’m sure that I’ve spaced them correctly, yet they’re still overcrowded. Why? Also, which varieties make the ...

Pasadena landscape architect Tony Kienitz recommends sowing beets in Southern California anytime from Sept. 15 until July. “It’s like the start of spring, in reverse,” he says. The only time not to ...

It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...