1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Heirloom Red Detroit Beet Seeds (care guide included)
Beta vulgaris
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
5-14 days |
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depth |
1/2” |
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spacing |
3" between plants or 1 seed per soil pod or planter |
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recommended planter |
9"-12“ planter or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
60 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | direct sow |
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temperature |
55F - 70F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Colorful chard-like leaves with bulbous colorful roots ranting from purples, reds, oranges, and yellows. |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
36”-48” tall |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining sandy coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
aphids, caterpillars, leaf spots, mildew |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Beets are best sown in early spring or fall to avoid really warm summers. The greens can be harvested when they're around 2"-3" tall, and the beets can be harvested when the top 1"-3" of the root is visible.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.