Why Peel Beets

Question From: Webster, Florida, United States
Q: FIRST TIME GROWING BEETS WHY DO YOU PEEL BEETS AND ARE THEY BETTER EATING BY PEELING

A: Tender young beet have thin skin and probably do not need peeling. But as they age beet skins thicken and become almost leathery. If baked, steamed our boiled the skins are easily slipped off. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy