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Roots are tender and sweet when harvested under 2” in size—perfect for pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHabit:\u003cbr\u003e\nTops are full and spreading, making a nice ornamental addition to gardens or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCulture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant seed (actually a cluster of 3–4 seeds) directly where they will grow.\u003cbr\u003e\nBeets often bolt to flower if transplanted.\u003cbr\u003e\nScatter seed in early spring as soon as soil warms.\u003cbr\u003e\nCover with ½” of soil.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen plants are 3–4” tall, thin to 8” apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants Hart's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Retail Packet","offer_id":50180572938526,"sku":"SBEEBULB","price":2.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3922\/5118\/files\/HeritageBeetBullsBlood_023497689602_FRONT.jpg?v=1758977888"},{"product_id":"beet-gourmet-blend","title":"Beet Gourmet Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eMature Roots in 52–60 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning mix of five beetroot colors: red, white, yellow, and striped. 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Skin and flesh are deep red, tender, fine grained and very sweet. A splendid variety for baby beets, canning or winter storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSOWING...\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant seed outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in rows 12 inches apart, spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover seed with ½ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds start to grow. For a continuous harvest, plant every two weeks until the first of August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHINNING...\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to 3 to 4 inches apart in the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGERMINATION...\u003cbr\u003e\nGerminates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS...\u003cbr\u003e\nYoung beet tops make excellent greens which are used like Swiss Chard, and can be grown all summer. 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Roots are tender and sweet with a milder flavor than red beets. Even the pale green tops with golden veins are delicious! Grown as micro-greens, they make a great accent with Bull’s Blood Beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSOWING...\u003cbr\u003e\nFor mature roots and greens, sow seed outside as soon as soil can be worked in spring or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seed 2” apart, cover with ½” fine soil and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHINNING...\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen plants are 3–4” tall, thin to 5–6” apart. Eat your thinnings in a salad!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGERMINATION...\u003cbr\u003e\n14–21 days depending on soil temperature and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS...\u003cbr\u003e\nEach beet seed (truly a cluster) can produce 2–3 seedlings which makes them perfect for micro-greens. When sowing for micro-greens, allow ½” between each seed, press the seeds firmly into the soil and cover with a paper towel. 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