Seeing red
Beetroot is one of the most colourful veges around, and different varieties include roots of rich red, golden yellow and interesting white, with others having attractive candy-stripe rings of red and white when you slice them. Their colours are a giveaway that they’re a rich source of health-promoting antioxidants, as well as containing fibre and vitamins. Beetroot adds texture, fabulous flavour and vibrant colour when grated raw into salads and is sweet and delicious when roasted.
And why not stock your pantry with home-made pickled beetroot? Beetroot plants are also attractive, particularly the red varieties, which have foliage with red stems and leaf veins. Potted veges don’t have to be a sea of
