All the vegetal sweetness of the beet, without the polarizing earthiness—this striking, flame-colored beet is mild and sweet, and delicious raw.

Plant Details:

• 100 seeds per packet.
• Seeds produced in NY and WA.
• 6-7" cylindrical orange-yellow beets. The flame-like colors deepen as the season progresses.
• Maturity: 80 days; 55 days for small beets.
  
• Organic

Field Notes:

• Soil Requirements: Light, workable, well-drained soils with an optimal pH of over 6.0.
• Boron deficiency can cause internal browning; confirm adequate boron levels with a soil test.

Spacing After Thinning/Transplanting

• Plant spacing: 3-4”
• Row spacing: 12-18”

Direct Seeding

• Sow seeds 1/2" deep well-worked soils, at least 55˚F. Can be seeded throughout the season until 8 weeks prior to hard frost.
• Sow seeds every 1”; thin seedlings to 3-4’’ apart depending on desired size.
• 5-8 days to emergence, slower in cold soil.

Transplanting

• Start seeds indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1/2” deep. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 85˚F.
• Start seeds every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest until 8 weeks before hard frost.
• Move transplants outdoors to harden off gradually for 3-5 days, protecting seedlings from wind, strong sun, hard rain and cold.
• Transplant outdoors when soil temperatures reach at least 45˚F.

 Harvest

• Harvest when roots reach desired size, before hard freeze. Full size is 6-7" long.

Storage

• Wash and dry before storage. Cut tops at 1" above the crown. Store at 38-42˚F and 95% humidity for best results. Will store up to 6 months. Monitor quality.

Pest + Disease Info

• Cercospora leaf spot: rotate crops
• Scab: irrigate well.