Even for vegetable lovers, beets can be a hard sell. Beets are one of those love-‘em-or-hate-‘em vegetables, with strong opinions on both sides. As beets come into their peak season from late summer ...

Beets are a hardy root vegetable grown all over the world. The most common type of beet sold in grocery stores is Beta vulgaris, but there are many different varieties. They generally have an earthy, ...

Beet juice ranges from bright magenta to deep crimson in color. The colorful drink is made from beets, which have the scientific name Beta vulgaris. Because beets come from the root portion of the ...