Beets' fiber is also a key nutrient needed for healthy digestion. Specifically, this fiber adds bulk to the stool, making it ...

One cup of beet greens has 12% of the daily value of vitamin C and more than 100% of your daily vitamin K. In other words, they are good for the immune system, blood clotting and bone health.

Sugar beets, which are mostly water, use 40 percent less water for growth than corn does, and require about half as much land, according to oil-industry website OilPrice.com.

Red beets have potential as a high-value crop for farmers, but growers need to be mindful of managing foliar health and managing root health.