Beets
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Beets

Often called "nature’s candy," beets are one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables at the stand. Beets come in many colors, including red, gold, and striped "Chioggia" varieties. Golden beets are milder and sweeter, while the striped Chioggia beets are best served raw or lightly steamed.

Sold by the pound at farm stands, with the greens attached. This is the best way to know they were just pulled from the soil! A fresh beet should be firm and heavy, with smooth skin. Typically available from mid July through September.

Did you know? You can eat the green tops too! Beet greens are a "two-for-one" bonus. They taste very similar to Swiss Chard or Spinach. Sauté them with a little garlic and olive oil for a quick, healthy side dish.

Are you looking for a large quantity of beets? You can preorder them by the quarter bushel or half bushel. Bulk produce preorders are typically available in late August and September.

When this product is in season, it can be purchased at Untiedt's Farm Stands. We harvest by hand and deliver to our Farm Stands daily.

Availability is dependent on weather conditions and overall supply. Not all products are available on all days at all Farm Stand locations.

Daily market prices vary.

See our recipes for Beets >>

Just before cooking, scrub beets well and remove any scraggly leaves and rootlets. If your recipe calls for raw beets, peel them with a knife or a veggie peeler, then grate or cut them according to the recipe. To remove the skins, you can roast them in foil or boil them, and the peels will slip right off.

If your beets still have greens attached, cut them off, leaving an inch of stem. Store the beet roots, with the rootlets (or "tails") attached, unwashed, in a plastic bag in the crisper bin of your refrigerator. They will keep for several weeks.

To freeze, boil or bake beets until done. Cool them in ice water or let them come to room temperature. Remove peels. Trim the beets into 1/4 inch slices or keep them whole (if they are small). Place in Ziplock freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Seal and freeze.