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.
Beets: 1  Fertilize prior to planting your Beets and again when the plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. 2  Keep the plants well watered. 3  You can harvest your Beets at any time during their growth cycle, but they are typically most tender after 40 to 50 days, when they're between 1Â½ to 2 inches in diameter. Keep the plants well watered. 2  You can harvest your Beets at any time during their growth cycle, but they are typically most tender after 40 to 50 days, when they're between 1Â½ to 2 inches in diameter. 3  The greens are best if picked when they're about 4 to 6 inches tall.