BEETS

our organic & conventional beets

Beets are an edible root that are vibrant in color and packed with flavor and nutrition. The small or medium beets are generally more tender than larger ones. They have one of the highest sugar content of any vegetable, with a sweet, earthy flavor. Perfect for juicing, eating raw in your salad, slicing and baking for a crispy snack, or blending for a unique hummus.

our growing program

Our field-fresh organic red and gold beets are bunched and packed in 12 and 24-count cartons. Our bunched conventional red beets are offered 12 to a carton, and a 25-pound bag tops off. Our Pacific and Pure Pacific beets are available year-round providing you a consistent supply of fresh and quality fresh beets. Beets are a root vegetable and come to you straight from the fields. Make sure to scrub well before consuming them.

shopping

Select beets that are firm to hard, are smooth, and show no surface nicks or cuts. Look for uniform dark red or golden yellow color skins and a heavy weight for size. Avoid beets that have soft spots or shriveled flabby skin.

storage

Do not wash before storing. Remove the tops approximately 2 inches from the root, so the root does not dry out, and refrigerate in a sealed plastic bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and they will stay fresh for two to three weeks. They may be frozen, but must first be cut and peeled before they are stored in an airtight freezer container.

prepping

Rinse the beets and cut away all but an inch of the stalks. Small, young beets are tasty sliced or grated raw in salads. All types are delicious steamed, roasted or boiled. To retain nutrients and color, boil, bake or steam without peeling first. The skin will easily rub off under cold running water after they are cooked. Note: Beet juice can stain, so protect your counter tops.

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