When you’re buying beets, look for crisp, bright green tops, an indication of freshness. Beet tops remove moisture from the root itself, so it’s best to cut them off as soon as possible. But don’t ...

I spend a lot of time meandering through the greenmarkets. When planning my pedestrian itinerary, I always make a deliberate detour, and not just for research but also to pick up something for dinner.

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are a nutritious and delicious two-for-one vegetable enjoyed for its sweet earthy roots and tasty tender greens. But if images of standard red roots and green tops are the first ...

Between their deep pink hue and sweet, earthy flavor, beets are some of the most unique (yet underappreciated) items in the produce aisle. And, like many other root vegetables, they can also last a ...

Red beet supplements are more popular than ever before. Millions of adults daily use red beet powder supplements for their numerous health benefits and as an excellent source of nutrition. New studies ...

Beets are everywhere — in the produce department, health food columns, smoothie cookbooks. Organic fresh beets are a two-for-one bargain because both the tops and the roots contain valuable nutrients.

Whether raw or cooked, beets will add color and nutrition to your meals. From a culinary perspective, beets offer a two-one ...

The green tops of various vegetables have found their way into mainstream kitchens and restaurant menus, often brought by chefs who want to draw attention to the issue of food waste or who apply ...

Beets are grown year-round in California but this is the time of year when I think they taste best. The root vegetables are sweet, taste pleasantly of the earth in which they’ve grown and have flavors ...

Here in Southern California, it’s funny to think of winter greens as even having a season. Stroll the produce aisle of your local supermarket pretty much year-round, and you can find vibrant bunches ...

Question: I planted beets in early May. They seem really crowded. I tried to plant each seed a couple of inches apart, but there are clumps of them growing close together. Should I thin these? How do ...