Illustration of three beets in yellow, red, and purple with their leafy tops, labeled as Golden, Beets, and Chioggia, with text about Vermont harvest of the month for beets.

Beets

Beets are native to the shores of North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East; they were first cultivated by the ancient Romans. In the 19th century, when it was found that beets could be converted into sugar, the crop’s commercial value significantly grew. Beets are a member of the Amaranthaceae family, along with chard, quinoa, and spinach. This root vegetable comes in an array of colors, including deep red, red and white striped, orange, golden yellow, and purple.

Downloads (PDF):

A close-up of a bunch of multi-colored radishes with purple, red, and orange hues.

Recipes:

Harvest Photos:

Three colorful Swiss chard root vegetables with green leaves growing in soil, showing red, pink, and yellow stalks.

Reading List:

Activities:

Assorted freshly harvested beets with green leaves.
Close-up of peppermint candies with red and white striped patterns.
Kids wearing face masks stirring a large bowl of cooked berries in a kitchen or classroom setting.