| Common Name | Beet Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Latin Name | Beta vulgaris |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 3" diameter |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 14" |
| Ripens/Harvest | When 3" diameter |
| Plant Resistance | Cerospora Leaf Spot, Common Rust |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 55° - 85° |
Moneta
Beet Seed
A monogerm variety with dark red, uniformly round roots that have good interior color, with dark green 14″ tops. Doesn’t require thinning. This variety only produces one plant per seed and works great for direct seeding or transplanting. You will save time and effort with this variety.
| Days to Maturity | 58 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 3" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Row Spacing | 12" - 18" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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