Scientific Name | Beta vulgaris |
Growing Days | 55-70 |
Varieties We Grow | Chiogga, Detroit Dark Red, Golden |
Growing Notes | Beets grow great in both spring and fall. Direct sow them every couple of weeks to keep them coming. |
Battle of the Bugs | So far, beets have been pretty resilient. Flea beetles like the leaves. |
Fun Fact | Beets are super healthy (and have even been considered an aphrodisiac)! |
Don’t Waste It! | The beet greens are just as good as the beet root…eat it all! |