And, like many other root vegetables, they can also last a long time—so long as you store them properly. If you don't, beets can quickly dry out, causing them to become shriveled and wrinkly.

Pack your beets in crates or other containers filled with sand or sawdust and store them for up to five months in a root cellar or other cool place where temperatures will remain between 32 and 40 ...

"Beets can be prone to drying out, so the extra moisture in the crisper drawer can help keep them moist and fresh for longer," says Emilie Berner, chef-instructor of plant-based culinary arts at the ...