But did you know about this humble vegies surprising health benefits?
Especially when consumed as juice.
Beetroot juice contains high levels of inorganic nitrate, which has been shown to increase blood nitric oxide concentrations.
The longer the period of supplementation, the better the improvement.
This result was almost comparable with the average reductions achieved from blood pressure medications (9/5).
As a result, athletes are often advised to drink beet juice to boost their stamina.
GROWING
Beetroot can be grown year-round in most climates but winter and spring are particularly good times.
If conditions arent ideal, it can bolt before producing a good-sized root.
For shallow soils or containers, baby beets may be the answer.
Like their bigger siblings, they need well-drained soil in a sunny spot.
Beetroot seeds can be sown in punnets and take 10-14 days to germinate.
Left too long, though, they become woody and horrible best fed to the chooks.
