Storing beets in winter. In the comments to previous videos, many of you asked how I store my beet harvest in winter. 1. I cut off the beet tops and wash them thoroughly. 2. I leave the beets in a box in a cool, dry place for about seven days so that they dry well. 3. I cut off the roots of the beets and put them in a plastic container. 4. I fill the container with washed river sand. It is important that there is as little clay in the sand as possible. 5. I store the container in a dry, dark pla