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Sugar beets are a root crop, and flourish in temperate climates where the growing season is about five months long. A mature sugar beet is about one foot long, weighs two to five pounds, and contains about 18% sucrose, which is concentrated in its taproot.
Also known as the garden beet, the beetroot is a sweet, maroon root vegetable. It is a healthy, low-calorie food filled with fiber.It is known to help improve health conditions such as high blood pressure. The leaves of the red beet can also be eaten. Beets can be consumed in a variety of ways.eetroot has a rich, maroon color and is known for its sweet flavor. Pickling is a popular way to eat beetroot. Eating beats may help prevent heart disease. Beetroot can help treat high blood pressure.