Ohio State - Athens County Extension

09/08/2026

Beets are considered a superfood because of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants they contain.
- Select firm, small to medium beets, and avoid wilted or decaying stems.
- Beets are very versatile - they can be boiled, roasted, or pickled. They are tasty on salads, in soup, pureed into hummus, or as a roasted side dish.
- Store beets in a cool, dark place and don't wash them until ready to use - check out the Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Beets Fact Sheet to get other ideas.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5510.
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09/08/2026

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🚫💧 Liquid Loss in Home Canning? Here's What You Need to Know! 🫙
Ever open your canner and find jars with less liquid than expected? 😩 You're not alone—and it’s not always a deal-breaker! Here are a few common causes:
🔸 Heat fluctuations during processing
🔸 Overfilling jars
🔸 Not removing air bubbles
🔸 A poor seal

👉 Good news: Food above the liquid line may darken, but it’s still safe to eat!
❗ BUT—if more than half the liquid is gone, pop that jar in the fridge and use it within a few days.

🔗https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/general-information/causes-and-possible-solutions-for-problems-with-canned-food/

09/04/2026

🥧🍎 Preserve the taste of harvest season all year long! Canning pie fillings is a delicious way to use up extra fruit and have homemade desserts ready when you need them. Try apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, green tomato, or mincemeat pie fillings for safe, shelf-stable convenience. ✅

💡 Important tip: Use Clear Jel® (not Instant Clear Jel®) for the best texture and safe results, and don't reduce the lemon juice called for in tested recipes.

🫙One quart makes a full pie, while pints are perfect for toppings and pastries! 🫐🍒🍑

Preserving Pie Fillings - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5355

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09/04/2026

09/04/2026

It's time to finish planting grasses and start to plant clovers and cereal grains. It's still a little early to plant wheat. Hold off until next month.