Each of the beet seed cluster contains 2 to 5 individual seeds. From our sample batch, one cluster developed into 2 plants. I had to remove one to ensure the other have enough room to develop. Leaves ...

Sugar beets were big news last week−;under the heads of science, business and politics. Beets might long ago have supplied the U.S. with all the sugar it needs but for one stubborn fact−sugar-beet ...

Though we may think of spring as the time to sow seeds, fall is an ideal time for planting. An array of cool-season vegetables can grow in fall’s milder temperatures and cool nights. September ...

Whether you love beets or hate them, you probably haven't given them as much thought as Irwin Goldman. A professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Goldman is also former chair of the ...

Fall is a prime time for growing root vegetables and leafy greens like spinach and kale. These crops truly shine in delicious autumnal dishes, from hearty stews to roasts. Late-season vegetables tend ...

Are September’s cooling temperatures beckoning you outside? If so, this may be a great time to get busy in the garden. For certain produce and flowering plants, this month is perfect for planting.