“During this time, the skin has time to grind, and the root crop itself accumulates more sugar. Thanks to this, the beets are sweet and better preserved, because sugar works as a natural preservative. If the soil is too wet, the vegetable becomes watery, can crack and quickly spoils,” the publication says.
Also, during the harvest, you need to try to avoid scratches, because even the slightest damage on the skin of beets opens the path for fungi and bacteria, which rapidly multiply and spoil the crop in a wet and cool basement.
Therefore, it is better to get beets from the ground with your hands – carefully shake it at the base of the tops and lightly unscrew, and not pull it with a sharp movement.
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In order for beets to be without white rings inside, a number of rules must be observed during the cultivation of the crop. The main reason for the formation of white rings in root crops are the heat and a lack of moisture.
