We Got the Beet Did you know humans have been growing and enjoying beets for more than 4,000 years? Beets, or Beta vulgaris, are part of the Caryophyllale family like cacti, carnations, succulents, and many types of carnivorous plants. Thousands of years ago, they had long, thin, fibrous roots and were grown primarily for their tasty greens. Over time, scientists and farmers-including George Washington-used traditional breeding techniques to create the wide variety of hearty beets with thick roots that are available now. The plump red and golden beets we love to roast, pickle, and puree are table beets. There are …read more
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