Are Beets Monocots Or Dicots? (EXPLAINED)

by Joey Bruno

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Question: Are beets considered monocots or dicots?

Quick Answer: Beets are classified as dicots.

Why Are Beets Considered Dicots?

Beets produce two embryonic leaves when they sprout, and this makes them a dicot. Dicot is short for dicotyledon, which in non-scientific terms means two baby leaves.

Dicots Similar to Beets

Radishes
Eggplant
Turnips
Carrots
Squash

Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!