Scientific NameBeta vulgaris
Growing Days55-70
Varieties We GrowChiogga, 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 BugsSo far, beets have been pretty resilient. Flea beetles like the leaves.
Fun FactBeets 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!