Managing Caterpillar Eggs on Container-Grown Beet Greens

Few eggs: Scrape off with fingernail, wash leaves well before eating.
Heavy infestation: Remove and discard affected leaves.

Identification

Tiny white rice-like eggs on undersides of beet leaves = caterpillar eggs (likely cabbage looper or similar).

Eggs are only on surface; no internal contamination. Beet greens are safe after cleaning.

Monitor daily; caterpillars hatch fast and eat voraciously.

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