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I grow a lot of the variety Elba. When we get a lot of water all at once, late in the season, this happens. This is in sandy, well draining soil. It's a pain, because I don't dare bake one of the nice big taters, as it might have this issue inside. Not all of the big ones had this, but a lot...

Well, I just proved myself wrong, I'm glad to say. I like yellow beets. So I am now a fan! Even more amazing... hubby took a bite and said, yeah, he'd eat those if they were a side dish. Yellow beets are going in my garden this spring/summer!

Oh yeah! I've recently discovered I like chard and collards. I'm not a fan of beets, but someone said that yellow beets taste less... earthy. So I'm going to buy some at the store and see if I like beets and beet greens. There's a healthy, space efficient crop! I've recently read that carrot...

I would look for something with much higher P and K numbers than N. I just found that info with a quick search... I should have noted the website where it was. :oops: In case you or someone else reading this doesn't know: the three numbers on a fertilizer bag are ALWAYS in this order: N...

The problem with JUST sand is there is no nutrition there for the plants. But you could add plenty of organic matter. You can also add plant food when you water. Mulch, lots of mulch will be necessary too. Water drains through sandy soil, and can take the nutrients with it. When I plant...