Table beet (also known as garden beet, turnip or beet red blood) is a popular vegetable in the gardens of the United States. The leaves (neck) of the beets are an excellent source of vitamin A and the roots (beets) are a good source of vitamin C. The leaves are cooked and served fresh as vegetables, while the roots or heads can be pickled for salads or cooked whole, then cut into slices or chunks. The beet belongs to the family of Chenopodiaceae and needs a temperate coastal or land salinaspara grow without problems.