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.
How to Sow. 1  Sow beet seeds in well-worked, well-drained soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. 2  Beets are sensitive to acidic soils and prefer a pH of 6.0 â 7.0. 3  Sow thinly in rows 12 inches apart and cover with Â½ inches of fine soil. 4  Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. 5  Thin to stand about 3 apart when seedlings are 1-2 tall.