Beets are tough little suckers so it takes an hour for them to cook throughout. We either roast them or boil them. We've heard of something called a 'microwave' but believe it's just a fad. Beet greens are really tasty to sauté and add to the mix. Salt, pepper, vinegar.
Because it takes a lot longer for the ground temperature to get to freezing, root vegetables can keep growing when it's freezing outside. It's science! We've gathered the last of said vegetables; beets, carrots and spring onions.