Beet

VarietyBeta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group

Also called table beet, garden beet, red beet, Beetroot, beetroot, Beta vulgaris vulgaris

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Fact sheet

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Days to germination5–10 days

“On average, beet seeds take around 5 to 10 days to germinate.” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Days to maturity50–70 days

“From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Germination temperature40 °F

“Minimum Soil Temperature: 40° F” — Growing Beets — Vegtotable

Lightfull sun

“Beets thrive in full sun, so ensure your planting area receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Waterevenly moist but not waterlogged

“Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to support healthy beet growth.” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Soil pH6–7.5

from Beta vulgaris · “pH Range 6 - 7.5” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Hardiness zonesZone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9

from Beta vulgaris · “Best USDA Zones Zone 2Zone 3Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Spacing2–4 in

“Leave around 2-4 inches between each seed to allow room for growth and proper development.” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Height7.5–10.5 in

from Beta vulgaris · “Height 12-18 inches” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Propagationseed

“Choose high-quality beet seeds from reputable suppliers…” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Start indoors4 weeks before last frost

from Beta vulgaris · “4 weeks before last frost” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Ready whenroots are 4-6 inches deep for standard varieties

from Beta vulgaris · “Root Depth: Beet roots grow 4-6 inches deep for standard varieties” — Beets Growing Guide - How to Grow Beets | SuNutri Garden Guide

Edible partsroots

“Popular options include: Detroit Dark Red: A classic choice with deep red, sweet roots.” — Growing Beets: From Seed To Harvest In 50-70 Days Guide

Diseasescercospora leaf spot, bolting

from Beta vulgaris · “Cercospora leaf spot” — Beet (Beta vulgaris): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

Companionsbrassicasonionlettuce

from Beta vulgaris · “Plant with brassicasonionlettuce” — Beet (Beta vulgaris): How to grow, varieties & common problems · Gardener's Navigator

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