Plants and Flowers

These plants can be harvested at any time when they grow. Beet roots are as a rule are most tender when they are 40 to 50 days. The best size for harvesting is between 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. More large roots become more fibrous. When harvested, leave a little bit foliage on the root to avoid bleeding when cooking.
Beets can be easily stored for a long time, but they should be kept at temperatures near freezing and with high humidity to avoid wilting.
Choice of cultivar depends on your tastes. There are some varieties and their characteristics.
Burpee Golden - round type with a unusual yellow-orange color.
Pacemaker III - common, smooth a tender round beet, cercospera leaf spot tolerant, high quality tops.
Red Ace hybrid – has exceptional weather tolerance, is cercospera leaf spot tolerant, early maturity.
Little Mini Ball – small-sized round roots.
Detroit Dark Red – is excellent for canning, pickling quality, tender and very sweet with good boiling greens.