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To use beet leaves, choose small, whole leaves from the plants.

Chiogga – some Southern gardeners love Chiogga and it grows well in warmer climatesĭid you know that you can also eat beet leaves? Beet leaves are edible and packed with great nutrition! They taste a little like spinach, but I actually prefer beet leaves to spinach.

Jupiter – a little slower growing but very sweet beet.Bull’s Blood – another great variety that produces very large beetroots.Detroit Dark Red – this is our go-to favorite variety here in Virginia for a reliable, steady, tasty beetroot.Some of my favorites and those varieties of beets that do well in Virginia include: There are golden beets, which are a lovely orange color, as well as many types of purple beets. The fun of growing beets is that you can try many different varieties. If you haven’t had a good rainstorm, use a sprinkler or soaker hose to ensure the plants receive an inch of water per week. That’s a similar watering schedule to other vegetables. In general, beets need about an inch of water per week. Then, gently press down on the seeds and water them. We just put the seeds on top of the soil and sprinkle garden soil on top of them. Whoever thought of this is a genius!īeet seeds should be planted about 1/2 inch deep. To do this, turn the pan upside down and press it into the soil. Yes, beet leave are edible!Ī hack I saw online and want to try in my garden is to use a muffin tin to space the beets. You can use the green leaves in salads or sauteees. Thin the plants out by pulling up the seedlings. Planting Distance and Depth for Beet SeedsĮach beet seed actually contains 4-6 seeds, so when you plant beets, don’t be surprised when they seem to grow close together! Even though you’ve spaced them 4 to 6 inches apart, as recommended, the seeds may provide several plants. Beetroots like a good, fertile soil, but tolerate poorer soils, too. Prepare the soil by adding compost or manure and turning it in with a pitchfork. A soil test conducted by your local Cooperative Extension office will tell you exactly what you need to add to the soil to grow the best beets.īeets prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

Prepare the SoilĪfter choosing a sunny location for your beet plants, get a soil test done if it is a new vegetable garden area. Beetroot seeds tolerate a light frost and cooler temperatures, and thrive when daytime temperatures are around 50 -70 degrees F. Spring is the best time to plant beet seeds. This means 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

#TRANSPLANTING BEET SEEDLINGS FULL#

I’ve tried to transplant seedlings growing too close to other plants in my raised bed vegetable garden and they never thrive.Ĭhoose a spot in your garden that receives full sunlight. Growing beets from seeds is the best way to grow beetroot as they do not transplant well at all.

In the Elizabethan era, beets were much favored, and Thomas Jefferson added them to his garden at Monticello.īeets, it seems, have been a favorite in gardens for a long time. There were beets grown in ancient Babylon, and the Greeks and Romans grew them, too. However, they were grown much, much earlier in human history. Beets ( beta vulgaris) as we know them today were first cultivated in either Germany or Italy around the year 1545 A.D. Planting Distance and Depth for Beet Seedsīeets are the world’s first superfood.

Transplanting beet seedlings