There's no question that I'm a big fan of beets, so I wasn't happy to see spots on many of the leaves a week ago. After a little investigation, I determined it’s most likely Cercospora leaf spot. For the other beet lovers out there, I wanted to share a few tips on handling this fungal ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWhy grow beets? I’m a fan of beets in any form. I grow several different types in my garden and in pots because I love them roasted or pickled and I enjoy the leaves as a sautéed green. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate & manganese, beets are super- low in calories. These little ...
Read More | Container CornerMy brother called me in early spring and said, “I am transplanting beets from seed starts this year, in order to get a good early crop.” My response? “It’s not gonna work.” I was adamant. “Not. Going. To. Work.” Guess how this situation turns out. Exactly. He had an excellent crop of beets. From transplants. ...
Read More | Just VeggiesI’ve written here before about the dreaded Cercospora. If you are not familiar with it, Cercospora is the cause behind the lovely leaf pattern (I’m being facetious) in the photo, aptly named cercospora leaf spot. If you couldn’t tell behind all those spots, that is a Swiss chard leaf. Not very appetizing, is it? I ...
Read More | Just VeggiesSince I eat a lot of beets, I planted a fair number of them this year. The only problem is, my first batch has issues with leaves turning brown and dying. To ensure I have plenty of beets to enjoy, I had to do my homework to figure out what might be happening to them. ...
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