Mature roots in: 52 to 60 days

Description:
A stunning mix of five beetroot colors: red, white, yellow, and striped. Gourmet Blend includes:
Detroit Dark Red
Sugar (bright white, crisp inner flesh)
Golden (bright yellow flesh)
Chioggia (rings of pink and white)

SOWING:
For 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 inches apart, cover with 1/2 inch of fine soil and water well.

THINNING:
When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to 5 to 6 inches apart.
Eat your thinnings in a salad!

GERMINATION:
Germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

REMARKS:
Steam the tender stems and leaves as an alternative to spinach or chard. Beets are rich in Vitamin C and essential minerals.