Illustration of three colorful beets labeled Golden, Beet’s Blood, and Chioggia, with text indicating they are Vermont's 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, beets were converted to sugar on a large scale, increasing the commercial value of the crop. Beets are a member of the Amaranthaceae family, along with chard, quinoa, and spinach. This vegetable’s root comes in an array of colors, including deep red, red and white striped, orange, golden yellow, and purple.

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A close-up of a variety of fresh radishes in red, purple, and orange colors with green stems.

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Three beets with green leaves in soil, with the middle beet showing a pink and white spiral pattern on cut surface.

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A pile of freshly harvested radishes in red, purple, and pink colors with green leaves attached.
Close-up of red and white striped peppermint candies
Two children wearing face masks and a woman standing next to a large bowl of chopped dark berries, with one child stirring the berries using a wooden spoon in a classroom setting.