Brand: Peaceful Valley

Item Number: SNV8015B

Organic Beet, Cylindra (1/4 lb)

Sweet Fine-Grained Flesh

Regular price: $32.99 /1/4 Lb
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Description

Beet - Cylindra - Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)

Biennial These smooth skinned, dark-red beets are excellent for slicing. They are sweet and fine grained. Roots are cylindrically shaped, 6"-8" long, and 2"-3" diameter.

Did You Know? One beet has only 35 calories and is high in folic acid (especially important for pregnant women).

Soil & Water: Beets are easily grown; they prefer deep, loose soil and even, moderate water. Mulch once established to protect the roots from heat.

Planting & Growing: Soak seeds for at least 12 hours before planting to promote germination. Space 2" for greens, 3" for summer harvest beets, and 4" for storage growing beets. Tolerates light shade.

Harvesting & Storage: For best flavor, harvest roots while they are 1"-3". To minimize moisture loss in the roots, twist off the greens. Roots store well in humid, cool conditions. Greens should be eaten within 1 or 2 days of picking.

Soil Temperature: 50-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 5-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 2"-4"
Days To Maturity: 55-65 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2-4"
Approx Seeds per 1/4 Pound: 6,978 Seeds

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Features

Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status :

Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall

Growth Habit : Herbaceous

Life Cycle : Biennial

Plant Family : Amaranthaceae (Goosefoot)

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Sun Requirements : Partial Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Beets are easily grown; they prefer deep, loose soil and even, moderate water. Mulch once established to protect the roots from heat.

Useful Information

Shipping

Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb

Dimensions: 8.0"L x 3.0"W x 1.0"H

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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