Beet Collection (#3)

Sugar beet F006 / 9144
Sugar beet. Photographed in Shropshire, England

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9874
Spoonful of sugar

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9873
Spoonful of sugar

Spoonful of sugar C013 / 9872
Spoonful of sugar

Beta vulgaris, common beet
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Beta vulgaris, spinach beet
Illustration from Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (1784) by Johann Zorn. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Onions carrots beets at farmers market in South Haven Michigan

Beetroot
LA-9522 Beetroot BETA VULGARIS Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sugar Beet - harvesting machine - Seeland - Denmark
USH-5619 Sugar Beet - harvesting machine Seeland - Denmark Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Five colored swiss chard, grown on ranch of Russell Gordon and Jelena Kajtaz

Romania, food, borsch soup, traditional

Farming 1925
Thinning sugar beets, Isle of Ven, Sweden 1925 Date: 1925

Drilling Sugar Beet
Drilling sugar beet on a farm in Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Six meter set a side strip on Suffolk farmland

Recently harvested field of sugar beet showing some small tubers

Pink footed geese coming into land on newly harvested winter sugar beet field, Brancaster, North Norfolk

Sugar beet field with set a side strip, a cultivated plant of Beta vulgaris, is a plant whose tuber contains a high concentration of sucrose

Sugar beet, a cultivated plant of Beta vulgaris, is a plant whose tuber contains a high concentration of sucrose

Pink footed geese feeding on newly harvested winter sugar beet field, Brancaster, North Norfolk

Beta vulgaris Jacobs coat
Swiss chard Jacobs coat, Dorset, UK September 2010

Swiss chard Bright Yellow
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris Bright Yellow ). Swiss chard is a plant that is cultivated for its edible leaves. These are used in salads for their flavour

Swiss chard (Beta Bulls Blood )
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla Bulls Blood ) in a garden. This vegetable is often grown in cottage gardens for its attractive red foliage

Sucrose molecule
Sucrose. Computer-generated molecular model of sucrose (C12H22O11). Sucrose is composed of carbon (green), hydrogen (grey-white) and oxygen (red). Sucrose is a disaccharide (sugar)

Organic vegetable garden. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is growing in the foreground, with spinach (Spinacia oleracea) at the rear

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris Bolthardy ) growing in a vegetable bed

Harvested Sugar Beet Norfolk December

Beet pulling, World War I
Women beet pulling for the war effort during World War I

Steam-Plough in the Arkansas Valley, 1907
Photograph showing the latest Steam-plough, creating seven furrows at a time, as used in the Arkansas valley, 1907. At this time the valley was being reclaimed by means of irrigation

Hoeing Sugar Beet
Women workers hoeing sugar beet on a farm in Essex, England

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Discover the vibrant world of beets: from their historical significance to their delicious versatility in the kitchen. 🌿🥕 Tab X and Root Crops and Vegetables take us back to Victorian times, showcasing stunning botanical illustrations that capture the beauty of beets. These illustrations are a testament to how deeply rooted this vegetable is in our culinary history. In Fruit and Berries of the Garden, we explore the various types of beets, including sugar beet (Tab Xiii, Album IV). This particular variety played a crucial role in the sugar industry, providing sweetness for countless recipes and products. Emile Claus's masterpiece 'The Beet Harvest' transports us to 1890, where we witness farmers diligently gathering these crimson treasures from their fields. It reminds us of the hard work behind every beet that ends up on our plates. But it's not just on land where beets thrive – Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. Maritima) grows along pebble beaches like those found in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Its ability to adapt showcases nature's resilience and creativity. Returning to sugar beet (Beta vulgaris), we delve deeper into its connection with the sugar industry. From being weighed at harvest time to undergoing processing at factories, these humble roots have transformed into an essential ingredient for sweetening our lives. And let's not forget about Beta vulgaris spinach beet – another member of this diverse family that adds a nutritious punch to any meal. So whether you're exploring Victorian art or pondering over sustainable agriculture practices within the sugar industry, don't overlook this unassuming vegetable – because when it comes to flavor and versatility, beets truly reign supreme.