Beta vulgaris. Can't choose which beet to grow? Try this multicolored beet blend. It represents the best and brightest of our beet varieties for high performance and great flavor. Get the most variety out of this colorful, tasty, dynamic blend of beet seeds. This easy to grow vegetable may be eaten from foliage to root. Beets can grow in cool months and can take some frost. Beets are high in Vitamin C, folic acid, antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and potassium. They also contain betaine, a compound that is essential for cardiovascular health.
Matures in 50-65 days
West Coast Seeds Beet Blend Beets Seeds, Per Package
Starting
Sow 1cm (½”) deep, 5-10cm (2-4″) apart in rows 30-45cm (12-18″) apart.
Timing
Direct sow 4 weeks after last frost to mid-summer. Beets will not produce roots if planted when the soil is too cold. Seeds will germinate in 5-12 days, depending on soil temperature. Optimal soil temperature: 10-26°C (50-80°F).
Harvest
Harvest at any size, but for the best flavour, pull the beets as soon as they have reached full-size. Eat the greens too. Store in the ground, or in moist peat or sand just above freezing.
