Approximately 55 days to maturity. Space rows 12 to 18 inches apart or plant seeds 4 inches apart in all directions in beds. Thin to 4 inches apart when seedlings are a few inches high and enjoy the removed young greens in a salad. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice Space sowing times several weeks apart for longer harvest season.
Beets prefer light, sandy loam-type soil.
Add lime to soil for better flavor and texture. Sow seed in July and August for fall and winter crops. Harvest when young for best flavor and texture.