When should I dig up my beetroot?

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asked Sep 3, 2022 in Gardening by bylen99 (1,800 points)
When should I dig up my beetroot?

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answered Sep 4, 2022 by 2021sucked (31,580 points)
You should dig up your beetroot once they are ready to be harvested which is typically 7 to 8 weeks after planting.

After 7 to 8 weeks after planting beetroot is ready to be dug up and harvested.

You can tell when beetroot is ready to be picked and ready to harvest as there will be crowns that protrude above the soil line.

If you are able to see at least an inch or two inches sticking out above the dirt then it's a sign that the beetroot are ready to be picked and harvested.

Beets can survive light frost but beets cannot survive hard frost without being covered for protection.

Beets can tolerate temperatures up to 28 F and if it gets colder than 28 F then the beets and beet plants can die.

Beets are semi cold hardy and can survive cold temperatures as low as 28 F degrees.

However if the temperature drops below 28 F degrees then the beets will die off.

You can eat wild beet greens as wild beet greens are edible and are full of nutrients which makes them healthy for you.

The healthiest way to eat beets is to eat the beets raw or steam them.

Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets.

Like many vegetables, the longer you cook beets (especially in water), the more of the colorful phytonutrients leach out of the food and into the water.

Retain the good-for-you nutrients in beets by roasting them or sautéing them instead.

You can revive soft beets by soaking them in cold water and putting them in the refrigerator for a few days.

The beets will absorb the water and then become harder again.

Beetroot is considered a warm food although you can eat beetroot hot or cold.

Root vegetables like carrots, sweet potato, radish, beetroot are innately hot.

These vegetables require more energy during the process of digestion causing rise in body temperature.

Further they are also high in vitamin, minerals and fiber.

The side effects of beetroot are.

Possible Kidney Stones.
Low Blood Pressure.
Pink Colored Urine.
Mild Allergic Reactions.
Upset Stomach.
Oxalates which can Impede calcium Absorption.
Fatigue and or dizziness during pregnancy.

Canned beets taste similar to fresh beets and they have a sweet and earthy flavor.

The state that produces the most sugar beets is Minnesota.

Minnesota produces around 33.62 million tons of sugar beets per year.

There are at least 17 types of beets.

The most common beet types are beetroot, swiss chard, Beta vulgaris subsp, Sea Beet and Mangelwurzel beets.

Beets came to America around the 1800's but it's not known for certain the exact date.

Beets were brought to North America by the American Colonists and were grown in US gardens in the early 1800s.

Beets originated from the Mediterranean area, spreading eastward in prehistoric times, with a secondary region of development in the Near East.

Beets can cause kidney damage as well as kidney stones if you eat too many of the beets.

However when eaten in moderation beets can improve your kidney function.

It is possible to eat too many beets.

Consuming too many beets can lead to diarrhea, stomach pain, stomach cramping, and even possibly kidney stones.

However when eaten in moderation beets are healthy for you and your kidneys but too many beets can cause issues with kidneys.

Beets are good for you and eating beets can boost your energy, lower blood pressure reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and even prevent kidney disease.

Cooked beets can be frozen to extend the life of the cooked beets.

The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in North America as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet.

Beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9) which helps cells grow and function.

Folate plays a key role in controlling damage to blood vessels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Beets are naturally high in nitrates, which are turned into nitric oxide in the body.

Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets.

Like many vegetables, the longer you cook beets (especially in water), the more of the colorful phytonutrients leach out of the food and into the water.

Retain the good-for-you nutrients in beets by roasting them or sautéing them instead.

You can freeze cooked beets.

When you freeze cooked beets just make sure the cooked beets have cooled down and then put the cooked beets in a Ziploc bag or a freezer safe container.

Frozen cooked beets will last for around 6 months before they start going bad and the frozen cooked beets will taste just as good as freshly cooked.

Then you can just boil the beets again to heat them back up.

No you should not wash beets before storing them.

The beets have a natural waxing coating on them that helps to protect them in storage and makes them last longer and by washing the beets you remove that layer of natural wax.

If you wash the beets then the beets will go bad sooner and get mushy and soft and then when they get mushy and soft they are bad and should be thrown out.

There's no need to wash the beets before refrigerating them or freezing them.

I've always just refrigerated them or froze them and only washed the beets when I was ready to cook them or eat them.

Beets will last in the fridge for up to 10 days.

You can leave beets out at room temperature and they will last around 5 to 7 days.

But refrigerating the beets will extend the life of the beets up to 10 days and after 10 days the beets will start turning soft and mushy and go bad.

You can tell when the beets have gone bad as the beets will get soft and once the beets have gotten soft then they are bad and should be thrown out.

If you want to extend the storage time of beets you can place the beets in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze the beets.

When frozen the beets will last for up to a year.

Although it's best to eat the beets within 3 to 6 months of freezing them as they lose their freshness after 6 months.

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