Plants produce fresh greens all season! Great when steamed or boiled.
Scatter seeds in prepared garden or container after danger of frost. Thin seedlings 6" apart. When 10" tall pick leaves as needed from outside of plant. Or cut whole plant 2" from ground. It will regrow! A prolific producer.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 1 1/2 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 6" apart
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Depth: 1/2 inch
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Seeds/Oz: 1500
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65F
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Sowing Method: Direct
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Heirloom Year: 1924 Heirloom
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Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
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