Beets Companion Plants: Top 4 Best Plants + 3 to Avoid

Beets are a crop that indeed provides everything: both the leaves and the roots can be consumed!

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The bright red round roots are what most people are accustomed to seeing pickled in salads, but beet leaves are also delicious and nutrient-rich and can be prepared similarly to spinach.

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Top 4 Beets Companion Plants

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Best Companion Plants for Beets and Avoiding Pests

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What Not to Plant With Beets: Avoid These 3

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Starting and Planting

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