Some of my favorite cool-season crops are beets, spinach and Swiss chard. They all belong to the same plant family, Amaranthaceae, so they have the same cultural needs and potential insect problems.

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 ...

Take a good look at a beet seed and you might think of a miniature mace wielded by a medieval mouse. Or maybe something more modern: a Grape-Nut (yes, the cereal). In any case, the time is almost nigh ...

Growing beets can be challenging, with common issues arising from soil preparation, watering, and spacing. To ensure a successful harvest, gardeners should focus on well-drained soil, proper pH levels ...