Fun Facts About Root Crops

• You can eat the tops (leaves) and bottoms (roots) of all of these root crops!
• Energy is stored in the roots of these plants in the form of starches or sugars.
• Beet juice is often used as a natural dye.
• The most popular carrot color in the U.S. is orange, but carrots can also be purple, red, yellow and white.

Root Crops Are Nutritious and Good for You!

• Root crops are excellent sources of fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C.
• Carrots and beets are high in vitamin A, which supports good eyesight.
• A cup of mashed turnips has 51 calories and as much calcium as half a slice of cheddar cheese.