persof 14 #1 Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) This year I planted about 200 beet seeds in three 25' rows and almost all of the seeds germinated. Needless to say I have lots of beets. Other than pickeling them how can I preserve these beets for future eating? Thanks Francis Edited July 23, 2013 by persof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 542 #2 Posted July 23, 2013 Nice crop! That is a lot of beets! Besides pickling, there is slicing, cook, and freeze; and because they are a root vegetable there is the old time method of storing in a root cellar as is (as long as there isn't excessive moisture or water to cause molding). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,409 #3 Posted July 23, 2013 Root cellaring was going to be my answer too! Here's a link to start you off... http://www.garden.org/foodguide/browse/veggie/roots_harvesting/623 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #4 Posted July 23, 2013 Easy. Feed to pigs, eat pigs. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #5 Posted July 23, 2013 Juice 'em. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
persof 14 #6 Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the gardening link, I will be looking around there. See another 10lbs of beets and some furry friends hoping for a treat (they got the leaves) Thanks Francis Edited July 24, 2013 by persof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #7 Posted August 20, 2013 The greens are good eating too, a little fatback, some onions, vinegar and hot sauce wash them, cut out the large stems and steam or simmer them like spinach or any other greens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
