Cultivate

Volume 15, Number 2

Spring 2023

Cultivate (USPS 025051) (ISSN 1946-8121) is published four times a year. February, May, August, October. It is published by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238. Periodicals postage rate is paid at Richmond, VA and additional mailing offices. The annual Subscription Rate is $1.13 (included in membership dues).

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Did you know?

Red, purple, white and gold beets will soon be ready to harvest.

These jewel-colored root vegetables grow in the ground and can be eaten raw, baked or boiled, or made into juice. They also are good additions to salads. And the stems and leaves can be eaten as greens—either raw or cooked.

Beets are a good source of folate, which leads to healthy cell growth, and manganese, which contributes to bone health. Beets also contain antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which may prevent colon cancer and protect heart health.

When choosing beets at the store or farmers market, look for ones with firm, smooth skins and fresh leaves.

Here are a few fun facts about beets:

• Beets also are known as blood turnips.

• Beets are related to Swiss chard.

• Beet juice can be used as a red dye.

• Golden beets are sweeter than red ones.