Quantity. If you want to harvest beet greens before the roots are mature, snip just one or two leaves from each plant, leaving the inner leaves intact. The beet roots will continue to grow beneath the ground. ... Smaller greens can be used fresh in salads, while older greens should be cooked.

Can I cut the leaves off my beets?

For the best taste, beet greens should be cut fresh, when you are ready to use them. Using a sharp knife, cut one or or two of the outer leaves from each plant, slicing through the stem an inch or two above the soil level. ... As more leaves grow, you can continue to harvest the greens in this way.

Will beet tops regrow?

Like the latest trend, regrowing your vegetable scraps. It's like magic: the top of a beet can flourish into a whole growth of beet greens eventually giving you more beets! Your scallions, celery, and carrots magically reappear!