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.
Size will depend on the variety you grow and at what stage you harvest, but on average beetroots grow 1 Â½ - 3 inches in diameter. Leaves can spread about 12 inches and grow to about 8 - 12 inches high. Sun Exposure. Because beets are generally grown as a root crop, they will do fine in either full sun or partial shade.