Beets Grades and Standards

Grades of Beets

1. U.S. No. 1 consists of beets of similar varietal characteristics the roots of which are well trimmed, firm, fairly smooth, fairly well shaped, fairly clean and free from soft rot and free from damage caused by cuts, freezing, growth cracks, disease, rodents or insects, or mechanical or other means. Bunched beets or beets with short-trimmed tops shall have tops which are fresh and free from decay and free from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means.

2. U.S. No. 2 consists of beets of similar varietal characteristics the roots of which are well trimmed, firm, not excessively rough, not seriously misshapen and which are free from soft rot and free from serious damage caused by cuts, dirt, freezing, growth cracks, disease, rodents or insects, or mechanical or other means. Bunched beets or beets with short-trimmed tops shall have tops which are fresh and free from decay and free from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects, or mechanical or other means.

Detailed standards, Inspection Instructions & Other Resources:

• U.S. Grade Standards for Beets (pdf)
• Inspection Instructions for Beets (pdf)