Why You Should Eat Beets and How to Grow Them
Do you need a little extra energy during the day?
Are you aware that beets have huge nutritional value?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Wednesday means one thing, Beginner Gardening Wednesday. Beginner Gardening Wednesday is our latest series that publishes articles that help make gardening easier. With this series the greenest thumbs can become experts.
Today, we are looking at America’s favorite vegetable, beets. OK, we know. Beets are not America’s favorite vegetable, but there is a reason why they should be. These red vegetable are amazing for your health. According to Full Circle, beets offer a world of health benefits and here are 3 of them:
Health Benefits of Beets
- Eat Beets and Not Viagra
Yes, you read it right. The high amount of boron in beets is directly related to human sex hormones. In fact, the ancient Romans were aware of the medicinal value of beets and used them as an aphrodisiac.
- Lots of Vitamins and Minerals
Beets are packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals including:
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Fiber
- Phosphorus
- Iron
- Vitamins A, B & C
- Beta-carotene
- Beta-cyanine
- Folic acid
- Beets are Perfect For a Cleanse
If you’re looking for a good cleanse, make sure to add some beets to your diet. They are wonderful for your liver which purifies your whole body.
Now, let’s review how to grow beets.
Planting Beets
Pick a spot in the garden that has full sun and well-drained soil. Organic Garden recommends working the ground up to 10 inches in the spot you plan to plant the beets. Keep the seeds about 1/2 to 1 inch apart and the rows need to be about 12-18 inches apart.
When the plants start to grow, thin them and leave approximately 2 to 4 inches between plants. If you will be allowing the plants to grow larger, you may want to thin them further apart.
The next step is to install aeration tubes. An aeration tube is a direct to root watering system that is scientifically proven to increase the growth of roots and we all know strong roots means strong beets. Rootwell’s Rootsticks are a perfect choice for aeration tubes.
Whether you put beets on your salad or add them to your next cleanse, they are worth your time to grow and to eat. What is your favorite way to eat beets? Please let us know it the comment section below.
