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.
Sprinkle the soil with water until the soil is damp. Keep the soil moist while the beet seeds germinate, which takes about 14 to 21 days. Place floating sheets of clear plastic over the rows if garden pests such as leafhoppers or leaf miners are an issue. The row covers keep the insects off the beets once they sprout. If pests are not a problem, leave the rows uncovered.