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Beta vulgaris
The best all-around variety. Ideal for nutritious, flavorful and tender beet greens, plants also produce dark red beets for pickling, salads or cooking. Harvest in 50-55 days.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 12 inches |
| Plant spacing | 4 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 10-14 |
| Plant height | 8 inches |
Gardener's Notes: Sow seed in early spring in light, fertile, well-drained soil. Plant 1 seed every 2 inches. After seedlings emerge, thin to 4 inches apart, pinching off extra seedlings at the surface. Harvest when beets are sized up and enjoy both roots and green tops.
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Beta vulgaris
The best all-around variety. Ideal for nutritious, flavorful and tender beet greens, plants also produce dark red beets for pickling, salads or cooking. Harvest in 50-55 days.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row spacing | 12 inches |
| Plant spacing | 4 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 10-14 |
| Plant height | 8 inches |
Gardener's Notes: Sow seed in early spring in light, fertile, well-drained soil. Plant 1 seed every 2 inches. After seedlings emerge, thin to 4 inches apart, pinching off extra seedlings at the surface. Harvest when beets are sized up and enjoy both roots and green tops.
