Beets - Rainbow Mix
Four delicious and beautiful varieties of beets included in this colorful array: White Albino, Detroit Dark Red, Golden Detroit and Chioggia! A cool weather crop, beets can be sown earlier than other vegetables and can tolerate short, light frosts.
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For direct sowing, sow seeds about 4 weeks after the last hard frost. In southern states, beets can be sown throughout the winter season. Although the best results occur by direct seeding, if starting indoors, sow seeds about 5-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sowing: plant 15 seeds/ft at 1/2"deep in rows about 18" apart. Thin to 1 plant every 2". Be sure to keep weed free.
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Beets can be harvested at about 65 days (about 2 months) after planting and can be sown every 3 weeks for continued harvest throughout the season.
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Avoid overfertilization with nitrogen, as this can result in smaller beets and larger tops. Don't worry, though! Beet tops can also be eaten and are delicious additions to soups, stews, and salads.
Water consistently to avoid plant stress and encourage a strong root. Do not plant beets near Swiss Chard or Spinach.