Wholesome and beneficial! Bring the heart benefits and superb taste of beets to you garden!
Plant seeds in deep, moist rich soil. Cover lightly with soil and water evenly. Thin when seedlings are 3-4 inches tall. Plant from spring to fall for a continuous harvest. The thinned greens can be eaten! Treat the greens as you would spinach.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 3 1/2 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 2" apart
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Depth: 1/2 inch
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Seeds/Oz: 1500
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
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Sowing Method: Direct
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Heirloom Year: 1982 Heirloom
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Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
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