By Haniya Rae – martha stewart
You could grow any crop next to beets, but you may find that some are better neighbors than others. Shallow-rooted vegetables like lettuce and spinach, for example, can be a bad idea; it’s also best to avoid plants with full leaves that can block out the sun. So, which plants make for the best beet companions? Here are eight that our experts recommend for healthy, thriving beet plants—and delicious harvests.