DeKalb County was formed in 1837 from land in Cannon, Warren and White counties. Historian Will T. Hale believes that the first settlers in the county were at Liberty and came from Maryland in 1797. If so, Adam Dale was the first settler.
Beets and beet greens are rich sources of iron and important vitamins. You can plant beets beginning in early spring and up until about 90 days before the first frost. It takes about 55 to 60 days for the roots to mature.
Sowing Tips. While cool temperatures are best for growing beets, so is proper seed planting depth. Sow beets 1/4 to 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 3 to 4 inches apart. Make any additional rows 12 to 18 inches apart.In lighter sandy soils plant deeper; plant slightly shallower in loam and clay garden soils.owing Tips. While cool temperatures are best for growing beets, so is proper seed planting depth. Sow beets 1/4 to 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 3 to 4 inches apart. Make any additional rows 12 to 18 inches apart.