The Easiest Roses to Grow

ABUNDANT GREENS, BUT MINIMAL BEET GROWTH This can happen when too much nitrogen is in the soil. Most likely, you’ve been overfertilizing,

Water regularly—unlike some crops that should be watered when the soil is particularly dry, beets do well with a predictable watering schedule. This will help them to grow more quickly. Don’t overwater, though. If greens begin looking yellowish, let the plant dry out a bit.

‘Red Kitten’: If you want the red veins but crave a longer lifespan, go for this awesomely named variety; keep in mind, though, that it grows somewhat slower than ‘Red Cardinal’.