Growing beets is straightforward and yields a two-fold reward in the kitchen - sweet vegetables for roasting, boiling, or sautéing, and the fresh leaves for boiling or steaming. To get the highest quality and most delicious taste, it is best to plant them early on. However, unpredictable weather can lead to low-quality roots with white rings. Certain varieties of beets have reddish stems and veining in the leaves, making them a great option for edible gardening.