To beet or not to beet. … Oh wait, that’s another story. Seriously, do you like beets? If you do, fantastic — wonderful — yeah! If you don’t, there is a logical and scientific explanation.
Beets contain a substance called geosmin, which is responsible for that fresh soil scent in your garden following a spring rain or just an overall “earthy” taste and smell.
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