Semi-hardy: plant between March 20th and July 15thSuited for special planting for fall harvest: plant between July 1st and August 1st.
Acidity (pH) Tolerance
6.8 to 6.0
Salinity (Ec) Tolerance
4.0
How Pollinated
Wind
Growth Habits
Biennial grown as an annual
Additional Information
Fertilizer Requirements
Band 1.5 pounds of all purpose fertilizer (20,20,20) for every 100 feet of row
Water Utilization
An even, continuous moisture supply is required throughout the season. Dry periods cause reduced growth, and stringy or tough beets.
Plant Development and Care
Seeds are multigerm and each seed produces several plants. As plants emerge, thin carefully leaving one plant every two inches for optimal development. They grow best in cool weather.
Beets grow best in deep, loose soil and should receive even moisture throughout the growing season. Dry spells reduce growth and cause stringy or tough beets.
Hoe carefully to avoid damaging the roots which are very close to the top of the soil.
Fertilize plants at 3 to 4 week intervals to encourage rapid growth.
As seeds are multigerm, each gives rise to more than one plant. Thin plants to about 2 inches apart. The tender, young beet thinnings may be eaten as greens.
In areas with hot summers, plant about six weeks before date of last frost or as soon as soil can be worked in the spring.
Germination Time (Days)
At soil temperatures: 41°F, 42 days 50°F, 17 days 59°F, 10 days 68°F, 6 days
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