The following section on large-batch sauerkraut is from Part 3, “In the Crock: Fermenting Vegetables A to Z.” You can buy this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Fermented Vegetables.
Beets can be fermented alone or combined with other vegetables for a unique and flavorful mix. Radishes Native to Southeast Asia, radishes thrive in cool weather and well-drained soil.