BEETROOT - Sugar Beet

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(150 seeds)

$3.95

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So sweet you can make your own sugar out of this beet

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Widely grown as an alternative to sugar cane, sugar beets are also a delicious vegetable. Tender young roots can be thinly sliced or grated to Read More

Widely grown as an alternative to sugar cane, sugar beets are also a delicious vegetable. Tender young roots can be thinly sliced or grated to add an unusual twist to salads, and mature roots can be prepared in much the same way as beetroot. And, in case you were wondering, the sweetness comes through strongly especially when they're roasted in the oven. Some folks even make their own beet sugar at home - an interesting project, particularly if you're interested in self-sufficiency.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

10cm

Plant Height

30-45cm

Additional Features

Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: BEETROOT - Sugar Beet

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150

Hardiness:

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 10cm

Row Spacing: 30cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Cabbage Family, Peas

Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 30-45cm

Sow Depth: 15mm

Best Months to Plant – Beetroot
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Beetroot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Beetroot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Beetroot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Beetroot
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Beetroot
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Pre soak the seeds for 2 hours to moisten the hard seed coat. Beets can be started in trays and then transplanted but it is best to sow directly in rows approx 30cm apart. Plant the seeds in a rich soil about 15mm deep and about 10cm apart. Germination should take 1-2 weeks. Each beet seed pod holds about 8 beet seeds and these will need to be thinned out.

How to Harvest

Beet leaves can be harvested at any time. Beets can be harvested once they are about 4cm in diameter. Do not allow the beets to get larger than about 8cm in diameter as they will start to go woody. When harvesting, cut the stems to about 3cm above the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding.

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How to Sow

Pre soak the seeds for 2 hours to moisten the hard seed coat. Beets can be started in trays and then transplanted but it is best to sow directly in rows approx 30cm apart. Plant the seeds in a rich soil about 15mm deep and about 10cm apart. Germination should take 1-2 weeks. Each beet seed pod holds about 8 beet seeds and these will need to be thinned out.

How to Harvest

Beet leaves can be harvested at any time. Beets can be harvested once they are about 4cm in diameter. Do not allow the beets to get larger than about 8cm in diameter as they will start to go woody. When harvesting, cut the stems to about 3cm above the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding.

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