Beets come in all sorts of sizes and shapes. They are easy to grow and the entire plant including the tops, are edible. Beets are packed full of vitamins and minerals and are shown to be a brain booster and blood pressure enhancer. Plant early in the season as they do best in cool conditions. Harvest when plants are young for tender greens that are delicious in a salad or leave them to mature as roots that are ideal for fresh eating, pickling or canning.