How to Harvest Fresh Beets All Winter Long (Even in Zone 6!)

Discover how to harvest fresh, delicious beets all winter long—even in Zone 6! In this video, I'm sharing my time-tested method for keeping beets sweet and harvestable clear through March, plus my favorite recipe for apple cider vinegar pickled beets. Winter Beet Preparation (Fall): Trim beet tops before first hard frost Weed beds thoroughly Add a layer of mulch for insulation and spring nutrients Cover with black garbage bags filled with dried leaves (with drainage holes poked in) Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Beets Recipe: The brine includes water, vinegar, honey, freeze-dried red onions and garlic, mustard seed, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, thyme, and oregano. Full measurements and instructions in the video! Products I Love: 🔗 I LOVE my freeze dryers and how it enables me to use my garden produce all year long! **BlueAlpine freeze dryers. https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/providentprepper Use the promo code ProvidentPrepper to get 5% off. **Harvest Right https://affiliates.harvestright.com/901.html. 🔗 My go-to for lids and supplies are below: **ForJars (I love the stainless steel funnel and strainer!) https://forjars.co/providentprepper (use promo code PROVIDENT for 10% off) **PackFreshUSA Oxygen Absorbers https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c Use promo code PROVIDENT to receive 10% off your order. Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Beets Fresh beets (cooked, peeled, and sliced) For the Brine: 1 cup water 1 cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup honey (or sugar if preferred) 1 small red onion, diced (or freeze-dried equivalent) 4 cloves garlic, minced (or freeze-dried equivalent) 1 teaspoon mustard seed 2 bay leaves 2-3 whole cloves 1½ teaspoons peppercorns (mixed colors for visual appeal) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano To make the brine: combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer or steep until beets are ready. Place sliced beets into clean jars. Strain and pour hot brine over beets. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. They stay delicious in the fridge for weeks. Enjoy! Shop GreenStalk Planters https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/provident. Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off. These beautiful planters are a fantastic way to grow a lot of food in a tiny footprint. Don't be afraid to get a little dirt (or beet juice) under your fingernails and turn that dirt into dinner. #wintergardening #BeetHarvest #ProvidentGardener #VegetableGardening #PickledBeets #Zone6Gardening #GardeningTips #HomegrownFood #InstantPotRecipes DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended as medical, health, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions regarding your health, gardening practices, or any activities shown in this video. You are solely responsible for your own actions and any consequences that may result from following the information presented. Affiliate Links: This description may contain affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our channel and allow us to continue creating content. Copyright Notice: All content in this video, including but not limited to video footage, audio, graphics, and written materials, is the copyrighted property of The Provident Gardener. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from The Provident Gardener. Limitation of Liability: The Provident Gardener and its creators shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the use or misuse of information presented in this video. Viewers participate in any activities at their own risk. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer.