Beets

My beets have gone to tops. Can I cut the tops back to encourage root growth?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/20/2011 @ 2:00 pm

No, this will not hep with root growth. They need the tops to help build energy for the roots. If you are seeing too small of roots, the soil may be lacking phosphorous. You can add this in the form of bone meal.

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