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Sweet is the beet. When it comes to beets, the earlier the better. A dual-purpose beet, with sweet, early-producing, 3-4" roots and extra tall and flavorful tops for harvesting as greens. Cut the 18" tall greens, and use in lieu of spinach, kale, or chard. Beets also freeze well, which is cool. Since the roots develop and mature over an extended period, there's no need to successively sow seeds.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Beta vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost, Early Spring |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Inconspicuous/None |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
