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Did you know that you can (and should) treat your thinned beet seedlings (beets grow in clusters so need to be thinned) like spinach and enjoy as an early season treat to enhance your salads?
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Did you know that when you harvest your beets you should never cut the leaves off (always twist them off)? This prevents bleeding which some gardeners feel leads to flavor loss and color loss!
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Did you know that Swiss Chard (or bottomless beet) is an improved version of the early, leafy beets? Beet leaves can be eaten as well as the root.
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Did you know that beets thrive in lower acid/higher potassium soil? This makes them a great companion for lettuces and a poor companion for pole beans.
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Did you know you can plant beets very early in the spring and still get a successful grow? Beets are frost resistance and make a great winter crop in the south.
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Did you know that if you live in a warmer climate you can still grow beets – but you need to mulch them and keep them moist to help them survive the warmer weather?
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Did you know that beets thrive the most in loose soil? Make sure your soil is thoroughly worked before planting and you have created the best soil for them to thrive.
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Did you know that beets do not have a lot of natural pests that impact them (watch for Leaf Miners on the leaves) making them ideal for an organic garden?
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