Vegetable · Charlotte, NC

🟣 Beets

Roots plus greens. Clay is workable if you keep it loose and moist.

Assorted vegetables on a wooden table
Ella Olsson / Pexels

Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 5–8 hours
Space required: ~0.2 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Mar–Sep · Harvest Apr–Nov

Expected harvest: 6–14 lb
Grocery equivalent: $10–$25
Estimated garden cost: $15–$33
Potential savings: $-22–$10/year