Maintaining Beets
Remove any dead leaves.Keep ground mulched, especially before it gets warm
Regularly water, anytime the top 1" soil is dry
8 - 12 weeks from seed to harvest
How to growBeets
Beets are root vegetables that are full of important vitamins, and the greens are just as tasty as the beet itself!
Beets are root vegetables that are full of important vitamins, and the greens are just as tasty as the beet itself!
Planting
Planting
When to plant Beets
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Cool season(30°F → 85°F)
Survives hard freezes
Replant as often as every 2 weeks
How to plant Beets
Start by seeding outdoors
Seed 1/2" deep
9 plants / square
Prefers a 10 gal container
Prefers full sunlight or partial shade
Grows to 1 ft
Beet Varieties
Avalanche
Bull's Blood
Chioggia
Detroit Dark Red
Early Wonder
Golden Boy
Gourmet Blend
Robin
Touchstone Gold
Avalanche
These sweet beets have a mild flavor that can make a beet lover out of anyone! A 2015 All-America Selections winner with 2"-3" creamy white, round roots. An added bonus—white beets don't stain your hands, cutting board, soups, or stews red! Keep roots covered with soil or mulch for best color and flavor. Disease resistant to Cercospora and leaf spot.
Growing
Growing
Beet Diseases
There are no common diseases.
Harvesting
Harvesting
When to harvest Beets
Harvest when the tops of the beets appear above ground, when the root is about 2" in diameter. You can also periodically harvest a few leaves, but leave the majority on the plant.How to harvest Beets
Pull the beet out of the ground, careful not to disturb any surrounding beets.How to store Beets
Leave 1-2" of stems attached. Stays fresh on countertop for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.Stays fresh up to 10 days
