Burpee's Golden Beet Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow golden beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.
Growing: Since each golden beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.
Harvesting: Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Burpee Golden beets also produce especially lovely and tasty yellow-stemmed tops that mature in 40 days. One-thrid of the tops can be harvested without damaging the plant.
Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store the golden beet seed in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
Species Origin: Heirloom from 1828
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 2,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: Yellow
Everwilde seeds
Great seeds, good germination, prompt shipment! I am pleased!
golden beets
Seeds arrived exactly as described in a great foiled pack to preserve freshness. Even people who turn up their noses at red beets love golden beets, especially if they are oven roasted.
Explosive Growth Power
I ordered and planted these Burpees golden beet seeds, plus the Golden Detroit, plus the Detroit Dark red, and randomly broadcast them together in our raised backyard garden bed for a Fall planting in late September (Zone 8, Texas). They germinated on the third day in a beautiful explosion of green, like a meadow. I have never seen such vigorous energy in seeds. Everwilde Farms, you guys rock.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow golden beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.
Growing: Since each golden beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.
Harvesting: Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Burpee Golden beets also produce especially lovely and tasty yellow-stemmed tops that mature in 40 days. One-thrid of the tops can be harvested without damaging the plant.
Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store the golden beet seed in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
Species Origin: Heirloom from 1828
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 2,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: Yellow
Reviews
Review
Everwilde seeds
Great seeds, good germination, prompt shipment! I am pleased!
Review
golden beets
Seeds arrived exactly as described in a great foiled pack to preserve freshness. Even people who turn up their noses at red beets love golden beets, especially if they are oven roasted.
Review
Explosive Growth Power
I ordered and planted these Burpees golden beet seeds, plus the Golden Detroit, plus the Detroit Dark red, and randomly broadcast them together in our raised backyard garden bed for a Fall planting in late September (Zone 8, Texas). They germinated on the third day in a beautiful explosion of green, like a meadow. I have never seen such vigorous energy in seeds. Everwilde Farms, you guys rock.